MeRT

What is MeRT?

MeRT, also known as Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy, is a breakthrough treatment that brings balance to the brain. 

Your brain is unique, with its own optimal frequency. When internal or external forces affect you, the nerve cell communication pathways in your brain weaken or go dormant. This can have many frustrating mental, emotional, and physical effects.

The Braincare process locates the root cause of these issues through highly advanced brain mapping. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) — a treatment using painless magnetic pulses — then addresses those issues. MeRT therapy helps create more coherent brain network connectivity.

Traditional rTMS has set pulse patterns and targets one specific part of the brain, but MeRT targets specific locations in your brain and customizes pulse patterns based on your unique brain mapping.  MeRT is a precision guided therapy.

Although rTMS is FDA-cleared for depression and related conditions, MeRT can relieve depression as well as a broader range of conditions since it’s more personalized. 

This treatment is a very safe and gentle therapy. MeRT is a cutting-edge treatment process that combines TMS, a Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG), and an Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) to analyze and formulate treatments that are tailored to each individual’s unique brain pattern. 

MeRT is an emerging technology that aims to improve brain function and communication. The equipment used in MeRT is FDA-cleared to treat Major Depressive Disorder and OCD and is used off-label to treat a wide variety of conditions.

What conditions does MeRT treat?

MeRT can help with symptoms related to: 

• Sleeping disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD)
• Emotional trauma
• Head trauma, such as a concussion
• Acute or chronic stress
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stroke
• Parkinson’s disease
• Dementia
• Autism
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

MeRT can also improve confidence, self-esteem, and many other aspects of your life.  

What is the MeRT process like? 

The MeRT process at Braincare Performance Center - Cardiff includes: 

EEG Brainwave Recording

The team performs a quantitative electroencephalogram (qEEG) and an electrocardiogram (EKG). The qEEG measures brain electrical activity and maps the areas that aren’t working as they should. The EKG records your heart’s electrical signals and measures brain-heart coordination. The EEG Brainwave Recording is a relaxing, painless experience.

Evaluation

The Initial Clinical Evaluation appointment for MeRT Treatment is about 45 minutes long. During this time, you will meet with Nurse Practitioner Kayleigh Prowse for your clinical evaluation. She will answer any questions you may have and discuss your applicable treatment plan. Please note that Dr. Julie Kim, our Medical Director, oversees all treatment for each patient. 

Treatment

MeRT treatment is 4 - 8 weeks, depending on the patient's needs. Appointments are daily, Monday-Friday, for 35 -40 minutes each. After each two-week treatment phase, we do a follow-up qEEG and evaluate how your brain is responding to treatment.

Common Benefits of MeRT Can Include:

• Improved sleep
• Relaxation and better mood
• Improved memory
• Better able to concentrate and focus
• Improved mental clarity
• Improved Cognition
• Better ability to cope with stressors
• Improved social skills
• Increased motivation
• Fewer cravings (such as drugs or alcohol)
• Better ability to adapt to change
• Less anxiety
• Improved ability to interact with others
• Increased confidence

MeRT offers tremendous science-based symptom relief.  For more information or for questions, call Braincare Performance Center - Cardiff to speak to the patient coordinator or click the online booking feature now to get started.

Braincare Cardiff proudly accepts TRICARE insurance.

For Military, Veterans, and Family Members, if you or a loved one are experiencing Depression and seeking effective solutions, we can help. We are now part of the TRICARE insurance network, extending our support to military veterans and their families.

Overcoming Depression: Reclaiming Your Life

Discover how to conquer depression and regain control of your life without the need for harmful medications, invasive procedures, or extensive therapy sessions. We use an advanced form of TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) that is non-invasive and easy for the patient to address stubborn depression.

We have used TMS on hundreds of military and veterans with great success. Our board-certified MD is an expert at treating depression with TMS, and we can help you!

• Proven success where other methods have failed
• Long-term improvements
• We are a Tricare Approved Mental Health Provider
• FDA-approved Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder

We understand the profound impact on individuals and their loved ones of service-related sacrifices. Depression often occurs because of service-related experiences and the emotional strains of separation from home and family. This burden extends its reach to encompass not only you but also your spouse and family members.

But it is our mission at Braincare Performance Center to provide a long-lasting, effective solution. And our commitment is to simplify the path to your treatment.

That’s why we offer Tricare Support for Managing Depression For Military Personnel, Veterans, and their families. If you are dealing with Depression and seeking effective remedies, we offer a drug-free, non-invasive, and highly advanced form of TMS that can be highly effective in treating depression.

Qualifications Made Easy

To determine your eligibility for TRICARE-covered treatment, consider the following criteria:

• Possession of TRICARE Reserve, Select, or Prime insurance is a must.
• Prior attempts with alternative medication or therapy yielded unsatisfactory results.
• 18 years of age and above.

Navigating TRICARE Coverage

TRICARE Reserve and TRICARE Select: For Depression, no referral from your primary care provider is needed.

TRICARE Prime: A referral from your primary care provider is needed.  We have a form for you to take to your PCP.  We’re here to guide you through this process.

We’ll help you with the paperwork to make it as easy as possible and streamline the approval process with TRICARE.  

Call us at 858.306.1070 for more details.