Our MeRT Treatment includes sophisticated imaging, diagnostics, and analysis of your brainwave activity, where we identify disruptions to your brain network and build treatment parameters specifically tailored for you.
In most cases, through MeRT treatment, we are able to visibly reshape brainwave activity, regardless of what may have caused the disruption to begin with.
The MeRT platform is a patent-protected process that has been undergoing rigorous research by both the Department of Defense and by several private institutions for years now, with great success.
What is MeRT?
MeRT stands for Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy. In simple terms, MeRT uses gentle magnetic waves to target specific areas of the brain that are not communicating or connecting as they should, and by doing so, gently stimulates those regions. Before this, however, thorough diagnostics isolate exactly what is happening in each patient’s brain. Then we develop a customized treatment plan to stimulate and “wake up” regions of the brain affected by a variety of neurological conditions. As a result, we have seen a vast array of benefits, improvements, and, in many cases, miraculous achievements.
The behavior between your neurons can be adversely affected by factors such as:
- An injury to the head or repeated injuries
- Chemical exposure
- Addiction
- Disease or illness
- Developmental disorders such as Autism, Learning disorders, ADD, ADHD
- Extreme stress, anxiety, or trauma
- Congenital conditions
These disruptions can be significant or minor, and the threshold of tolerance varies from person to person. Some people can still function in their day-to-day activities, while others are completely debilitated and have no quality of life. But what is truly incredible is that with a little gentle stimulation in the right direction, brain function can be improved.
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What is the difference between MeRT and rTMS?
MeRT is a highly individualized approach, using brain imaging and diagnostics to create a customized treatment plan for each patient. This is what sets MeRT apart from other similar technologies such as TMS.
More specifically, MeRT combines technologies of Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG), Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), and repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS, an FDA cleared therapy) to analyze and formulate treatments tailored for each patient’s unique brain pattern.
Most rTMS treatments are used to deliver stimulation to one area of the brain at a fixed frequency. But we tailor our MeRT approach as to frequency and location based on initial thorough testing and evaluation. As a result, this customized scientific approach is unique to each patient.
Definition of Terms:
rTMS = Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: a non-invasive therapy that utilizes pulsed magnetic fields to change neural activity.
EEG = Electroencephalogram: a non-invasive procedure that records the electrical activity of the brain.
EKG = Electrocardiogram (also known as ECG): a non-invasive procedure that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Steps We Follow:
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Evaluation
Before beginning any treatment, we will perform a q-EEG and an EKG. These tests measure brain wave frequencies, heart rate, and the brain-heart coherence.
Once done, our scientific and clinical teams will carefully analyze the results and determine the current state and functioning of the brain.
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Analysis & Protocol
We use a patented, scientific approach with the neurophysiological data gathered through testing. We then develop a highly customized treatment plan aimed at encouraging healthy brain communication and function.
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MeRT Treatment
You will sit in a comfortable chair while a trained technician carefully positions a simple device on your head. This device produces a magnetic field to induce mild currents in targeted regions of the brain. There is neither pain nor an electrical current, so you’ll only feel a slight sensation.
The technician will apply the stimulation for six to eight seconds per minute. And a typical appointment lasts 45 minutes, 30 minutes of which involve stimulation.
Additionally, the neuromodulation equipment used by the MeRT approach has been cleared by the FDA in the treatment of depression and OCD, and may be used off-label for other disorders in the practice of medicine.
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Progress Evaluation
Once we’ve completed about a week of treatment, we will then perform an additional EEG and EKG. This will allow us to assess progress and make any needed modifications. This is important because we are always taking the best and most exacting approach, based on the current neurological state.
Common Benefits Experienced*
- Better quality of sleep (usually one of the first benefits realized)
Improved memory- Enhanced focus and concentration/attention span
- Stronger motivation
- Better mood
- More able to deal with stress
- Improved learning capacity
- Able to think more clearly
- Able to complete tasks faster
- Less likely to be easily distracted
- Clearer thinking
- Improved emotional control and stability
- Greater sociability
- Improved self-esteem and self-confidence
- Able to put work, play, or storage spaces in order
Improved memory*Results and improvements are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual users and are not guaranteed.
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Mini-Documentary about MeRT Treatment
This short documentary video explains the MeRT Treatment protocols and how it works.
MeRT Treatment for Autism Featured on the Television Show, “The Doctors.”
Dr. Spencer Miller, a Neurologist from the Brain Treatment Center in Dallas, was a featured guest on “The Doctors” TV show, specifically discussing MeRT protocols for Autism and the results being seen as a result of this incredible treatment.
How to determine…
Is MeRT the Right Treatment?
Reading this, you may be interested but uncertain if MeRT is the right treatment for you or your child. However, this is not something you need to decide right away, as you have many steps to take before making a much more informed decision.
Your first step is a simple one: A phone consultation with our New Patient Coordinator, where you can ask all the questions you want and discuss your symptoms and history. She will also explain the protocols, fees, and details of treatment.
The next step is also simple and consists of two appointments. At your first appointment, we will perform an EEG, a completely painless and non-invasive brain scan. This takes about 45 minutes. Then, your second appointment will be a consultation with the doctor. This happens several days later, once we have analyzed the results of your EEG.
At this one-on-one consultation, the doctor will discuss the results of the imaging and diagnostics and what may or may not be treatable with MeRT. He will also answer any questions you may have, so together you can determine if MeRT would be beneficial and what the treatment would entail.
If you and the doctor then decide to move forward with MeRT, we conduct an Assessment Period. This is a short period of treatment followed by a new EEG to see if you are responding well. We assess this based on the new EEG results compared to the testing done at the start of treatment, as well as any symptom improvements.
If you have a positive response to treatment during the assessment period, you will have most likely seen symptom improvements starting to take place. At that point, we can schedule for the additional treatment duration.
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We understand that you may still have questions or concerns, so please feel free to call us and talk about what is happening. Our New Patient Coordinator is here to help, listen, and understand. When you call, she can explain the process and protocols, costs, possible insurance benefits, and any other details you want to know. And, of course, she will be happy to answer all your questions. You can also rest assured that there are no obligations, and she will take as much time with you as you need to determine whether you should take the next steps.
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