TMS Therapy in Boulder, Without the Drive to Denver

A standard course of TMS is daily weekday sessions over several weeks. For years that has meant Boulder County patients driving the turnpike to a Denver-area clinic every day, or not doing TMS at all. The treatment itself is simple — a magnetic coil against the scalp delivering pulses to the region of the brain involved in mood regulation, no medication in the bloodstream, no recovery time — but the logistics are what decide whether people finish. We put the clinic downtown so the logistics stop being the obstacle.

Adults with major depressive disorder who have tried antidepressant medication without adequate improvement, or who cannot tolerate the side effects. Metal implants in or near the head, a history of seizures, and some other conditions require careful review; your psychiatrist screens for these at the evaluation, which can be done by video before you ever come downtown.

1. Psychiatrist evaluation with a standardized symptom score — in person or by video.
2. Benefits verified and prior authorization submitted by our team before you start.
3. Mapping on the first treatment day to set your spot and dose.
4. Daily sessions of roughly 20 to 40 minutes depending on protocol, booked at a consistent time; many patients walk over from work or campus and walk back.
5. Symptom scores tracked throughout; your psychiatrist adjusts the plan as needed.

Scalp discomfort at the treatment site and headache are the most common and usually ease in the first week. Serious side effects are rare; the risk of seizure is very low and is covered in informed consent. You can drive, ride, or walk home immediately after a session.

Maintenance differs from person to person — continued medication, follow-up visits by video, or additional sessions later. Your psychiatrist maps it with you before the course ends.