How MeRT Differs from Traditional TMS Treatment

TMS, or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is the process of using a magnetic coil on the scalp to reorganize the brain’s signals and pathways. Traditional TMS is more of a “one-size-fits-all” approach to treatment. That’s because most TMS treatments are used to deliver stimulation to one brain area at a fixed frequency for all patients.

Comparatively, MeRT uses a qEEG/EKG to analyze and formulate treatments tailored exclusively for a patient’s unique brain pattern and dysregulation. Therefore, while TMS is the means used for brain neuromodulation, its frequency and location are customized for each patient. MeRT was initially FDA cleared as a treatment-resistant depression therapy. Today, it is helping people in many ways.