Ribbon cutting held for mental health and therapy center – Chillicothe Gazette

CHILLICOTHE A new business is offering a way to treat depression using a non-invasive technique using magnets.

A ribbon cutting was held at77 E. Water S Thursday afternoon forInsight TMS and Mental Health Care.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a way to help prevent and treat mental andemotional disorders.These magnets target and stimulate nerve cells in underactive parts of the brain which can have a positive impact onthe brain's neurotransmitter levels.

The goal of this type of treatment is to help people who have treatment-resistant depression where the normally prescribed medicines do not help. It is advertised as a nonpainful solution with minimal side effects.

Dr. Tracy Coats,Director of Insight TMS and Mental HealthCare, has wanted to bring this technology to the area sincelearning about it in school. She sees this treatment as a gamechanger for the area and a way for people to no longer have to travel to bigger cities to get the treatment they need.

"It was a goal of mine to bring this to Chillicothe," saidCoats. "We've seen some really amazing outcomes in our patients."

Insight prides itselfin the factthat its magnetic therapy is a complete outpatient procedure that requires no anesthesia or bloodwork. The treatment involves a total of 36 sessions each of which is only 20 minutes long.

Mike Throne,Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce director, thanked all who cameto the opening as well as the business themselves for bringing more support tothe community.

"We are very excited about the opportunity to have you here," said Throne.

Insight TMS allows for people to self refer for their treatment, meaning no doctor referral is needed. Those interested just need to visit theirwebsiteto see if they are eligible.

Shelby Reeves is a reporter for the Chillicothe Gazette. You can email her at SReeves@gannett.com

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