TMS uses focused magnetic pulses to reactivate the brain circuits behind mood. FDA-cleared, drug-free, no anesthesia, no downtime — you drive yourself home after every session.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses focused magnetic pulses — the same type used in an MRI — to gently reactivate the areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. It reaches the circuits that medication can’t target directly, without sending anything through the rest of your body. That’s why TMS is drug-free and free of the systemic side effects that come with pills: no weight gain, no sexual side effects, no daily grogginess. It’s FDA-cleared, and at Thrive we deliver it on the Magstim system.
Your first visit locates the precise spot and the right dose of stimulation for you. This mapping guides every session that follows.
Each session takes roughly 20 minutes. You sit comfortably, awake, feeling a light tapping on your scalp. Courses usually run five days a week over about six weeks.
There's no recovery time. Most people go straight back to work, errands, or home — no ride needed.
Most people know TMS for depression — but the Magstim platform we use is FDA-cleared for more than that, giving us options when your diagnosis isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Note: Your psychiatrist will confirm whether TMS is appropriate for your specific diagnosis.
Your TMS course is designed and overseen by John J. Aziz, MD, FAPA, a quadruple board-certified psychiatrist (board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in Psychiatry and in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (Psychosomatic Psychiatry), the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM), and the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP)). You’re treated as a patient with a plan, not a slot on a schedule.
Q: Does insurance cover TMS therapy near me in Columbus?
A: Yes. Most insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Medical Mutual and UnitedHealthcare cover MagStim TMS therapy in Ohio when you have tried 1-2 antidepressants. We do benefits checks same day at Thrive Brain and Mind.
Q: How much does TMS cost in Columbus Ohio?
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Q: Do I need a ride for TMS in Powell?
A: No. Unlike Spravato, you drive yourself home after every TMS session. No downtime.
No. Most people feel a light tapping on the scalp. Some notice mild scalp tenderness or a headache early in the course, which usually fades.
A typical course runs five days a week for about six weeks, each session about 20 minutes. Your psychiatrist personalizes the plan.
Yes. TMS doesn’t affect your alertness. You’re awake the whole time and can return to work or drive immediately afterward.
No. The Magstim system is FDA-cleared for treatment-resistant depression, OCD, and anxious depression, and for adolescent depression in patients 15 to 21.
TMS is drug-free and generally used alongside your current treatment. Your psychiatrist will review everything with you first.
Reach out and our team will help you understand your options and whether this treatment is a fit.
No pressure — just a conversation.
If you are searching for TMS therapy near me in Columbus, our Powell center is located 15 minutes from downtown Columbus with free parking. Most patients from Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard, Worthington and Lewis Center drive to our Powell office for MagStim TMS because we are physician-led by Dr. John J. Aziz, quadruple board-certified, not a technician-run franchise. Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial insurance including Anthem, Aetna, Medical Mutual and United cover TMS in Ohio. Telehealth evaluation available.
We offer telehealth evaluations throughout Ohio, including Logan, Lancaster, Athens and Hocking County, with in-clinic appointments available in Logan. Advanced in-person treatments including MagStim TMS Therapy and Spravato are provided at our Powell center, 15 minutes from Columbus.
Important safety information: Good to know. TMS is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive therapy with a strong safety record. The most common side effects are mild and temporary, such as scalp discomfort or headache. TMS is not suitable for people with certain metal implants near the head; your psychiatrist will screen for this.
