ADHD
An emerging, drug-free avenue for focus and attention, delivered under specialist supervision.
the next step —
Relief from depression, without the medication.
- Non-invasive
- Evidence-based
- Medicare-covered
- No out-of-pocket costs
There's no medication, no anaesthetic and no recovery time. Just a calm, ~20‑minute session, then back to your day.
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Is TMS right for me?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate underactive areas of the brain that help regulate mood, anxiety and pain processing.
Repeated stimulations aim to promote neuroplasticity (the strengthening of neural connections).
$0
Out-of-pocketFully covered for Medicare eligible patients
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What recovery looks like in the brain
TMS stimulates neural activity in brain regions that are underactive. This underactivity is often seen in regions associated with mental illness and chronic pain.
The prefrontal cortex plays an important role in mood regulation and is often the area which is underactive. When these nerves are activated repeatedly, through TMS lasting change in brain circuitry can occur through the process of neuroplasticity.
This PET scan shows decreased activity in the depressed brain. Activity refers to glucose metabolism, oxygen use and blood flow.
1985
Discovered by Prof Anthony Barker, University of SheffieldFDA approved for depression
2021
Listed under Medicare in Australia
~20 min
Per session — drive & work straight after
$0
Out-of-pocket for eligible patients
How does TMS work?
Targeted relief, right at the source
TMS targets underactive regions of the brain linked to a range of conditions — when medication hasn't worked, or hasn't been right for you.
Depression
Our most-treated condition, and the first listed under Medicare for TMS. Especially effective where antidepressants have fallen short.
Anxiety
Helps modulate brain networks involved in stress and emotion, reducing persistent worry and tension.
OCD
A non-invasive option for obsessive-compulsive patterns, targeting the circuits that drive them.
PTSD
Helps regulate the brain's threat response, supporting recovery from trauma without added medication.
Chronic Pain
Modulates pain-processing pathways for conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic migraine.
Simple from day one
Your path to treatment
Here's exactly what happens from your first call.
why TMS?
Benefits of TMS
Overall Effectiveness
In a study by Hansen et al., which included 197 depressed patients who had previously failed at least two rounds of antidepressants, the response rate to TMS + therapy was found to be 66%. This was notably higher than the response rates seen in patients who had only tried antidepressants, as reported in the famous STAR*D trial — where only 16.8% responded to a third attempt at treatment after failing two previous antidepressant trials.
Reducing or Eliminating Medication
A key goal for treatment is to reduce one's need for antidepressant medication. As such, antidepressants — and their side effects — can often be reduced or eliminated after a course of TMS.
Lasting Benefits
The benefits of TMS typically have long-lasting results. This is because, unlike medication which focuses on changing the amount of chemicals in the brain, TMS induces neuroplastic changes and facilitates the regrowth of neural connections.
Non-Invasive
There is no downtime with TMS. You can work, drive or exercise immediately after treatment. TMS allows you to quickly resume your daily activities and get on with living your life.
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Prefer to talk first? Call 08 6230 3996 or email info@neuralia.com.au. A GP or psychiatrist referral is required.
TMS costs
For most patients on an initial Medicare-funded course, TMS at Neuralia is $0 out of pocket. Choose a course type to see the detail.
Covered by Medicare
- Up to 35 sessions for your initial treatment course
- Up to 15 maintenance sessions if needed, four months after your course
- $0 out-of-pocket for eligible Medicare patients
Across WA and VIC
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