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E-mailSCOTTSDALE, AZ. Patients searching for TMS therapy near Scottsdale frequently encounter a choice between general psychiatry practices that include TMS among a broader menu of services and clinics structured specifically around it. Scottsdale TMS Therapy operates under the latter model, functioning as a standalone specialist clinic that provides FDA-cleared TMS therapy, FDA-approved Spravato treatment, psychiatric medication management, and therapy services within a single location.
TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, delivers magnetic pulses to stimulate underactive nerve cells in the prefrontal cortex, a brain region associated with mood regulation. The treatment carries FDA clearance for depression, OCD, and anxiety and does not require anesthesia.
What a Course of Treatment Looks Like
A standard course of TMS therapy at Scottsdale TMS Therapy consists of sessions lasting 20 to 40 minutes, held five days a week over four to six weeks, for a total of 30 to 36 sessions. Reported side effects include scalp discomfort, headaches, lightheadedness, and muscle twitching, with a rare risk of seizure that is elevated in patients with a prior seizure or epilepsy history.
A full course of TMS therapy typically ranges from $2,000 to $12,000. Insurance coverage varies, and many major insurers now recognize TMS as a covered benefit. For patients whose depression has not responded to TMS or medication, the clinic also offers Spravato, an FDA-approved esketamine nasal spray administered in-clinic under its REMS-certified program.
Clinical Oversight
Every treatment plan at Scottsdale TMS Therapy is overseen by Dr. Michael Vines, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist with 25 or more years of experience. The clinic is structured as a dedicated TMS and Spravato center rather than a general psychiatry practice, a distinction the clinic identifies in its own positioning as Scottsdale's Premier Center for TMS & Spravato Treatment.
Patients evaluating whether TMS is an appropriate option can review the clinical evidence behind TMS before their first appointment.
A Perspective From Scottsdale TMS Therapy
"Patients come to us after searching for TMS near Scottsdale and finding a lot of practices that offer it as one option among many," said Dr. Michael Vines, MD, Medical Director of Scottsdale TMS Therapy. "We built this clinic around TMS and Spravato specifically, which means every protocol, every piece of equipment, and every follow-up appointment is designed around getting that treatment right, not fit in around everything else we do."
About Scottsdale TMS Therapy
Scottsdale TMS Therapy is a specialist mental health clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering FDA-cleared TMS therapy, FDA-approved Spravato treatment, psychiatric medication management, and therapy services under the oversight of Dr. Michael Vines, MD. The clinic operates under Scottsdale TMS LLC and holds REMS certification for Spravato administration.
Its regulatory standing, including the FDA clearance history behind TMS as a category, is documented directly on the practice's site.
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Contact Information
Scottsdale TMS Therapy
7287 E Earll Drive, Suite 1
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 841-9279
