What is TMS? TMS is a non-invasive, effective way to stimulate or inhibit the brain to treat mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD. The procedure involves placing an electromagnetic coil on the scalp and delivering a series of magnetic impulses to brain parts associated with specific functions like mood regulation. What are…
November 2023 is a busy month for Rewire TMS clinics! We are moving two of our clinics, I am presenting on TMS at the Psychiatry Congress (SASOP) and funders are starting to come on board. Rewire Poortview is now moving to Cat’s Corner, Roodepoort. More and more evidence is coming that TMS’s efficacy can be…
When Medical Aids pay for TMS in South Africa, it will become accessible to more people struggling with mental illnesses.
Last year I embarked on a new chapter in my career, opening Rewire TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Clinics. When I first learned about TMS, I must admit, I was sceptical. The idea of using magnetic pulses to treat Treatment Resistant Depression seemed unconventional, even improbable. However, my curiosity pushed me to delve deeper into the…
