The Newest Innovation in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy – Australia/New Zealand.

The advancement of brain technology over the years has been astounding. AIMedical has become the leading supplier of advanced Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation equipment in both Melbourne and Sydney. The Neural Navigator offered by Brain Science Tools BV is designed to accurately navigate a TMS coil to the specific brain region. It’s easy to use, offers clinics exactly what they need and is CE certified as an industry medical device.

What is it?

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation that works on impacting the central nervous system by applying powerful magnetic fields to certain parts of the brain to help with depression and other neurological issues. Operating completely outside the body, it is usually very well tolerated by patients with minimal side effects.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Equipment Used By Leading Clinics & Medical Practitioners Throughout Australia & New Zealand

At AIMedical, our high tech transcranial magnetic stimulation equipment is well regarded across New Zealand and Australia. Our Brain Science tools can be adjusted for stimulation intensity and anatomical target by taking advantage of a ‘landmark’ in the brain called the motor cortex. This allows the practitioner to determine the best location for the stimulation coil as it relates to the individual’s brain.

Neuro-MS/D Advanced Therapeutic

• Advanced solution for repetitive Transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
• 20 Hz stimulation with 100% intensity
• Number of pulses generated during one session – up to 10,000
• Neuro-MS.NET software to control magnetic stimulator
• Application: psychiatry & neurology

Neuro-MSX Advanced

Neuro-MEP-Micro

• 2 channels optimised to perform quick motor and sensory conduction tests, needle EMG
• Portable and operates with notebook
• All in one: stimulators, acquisition, channels, controls and display
• High acquisition quality: sampling rate – up to 100 kHz
• Electrical stimulator with ultra-fast switching between two outputs

Neuro-MS Monophasic

• High power monophasic pulse
• Extremely low electromagnetic interference
• Big color screen and easy-click wheel to control parameters
• Two configurations for single pulse and paired pulse connection to computer via USB port – Neuro MS Paired Monophasic option.

Contact AIMedical today for more information on our Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation equipment within Australia and New Zealand. We can be reached directly on (08) 8294 8664  or 1300 ASK AIM or alternatively you can chat with us via email at sales@aimedical.com.au with all your medical related questions.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is being added to the Medicare Benefits Schedule.

From 1 November 2021, items 14216, 14217, 14219 and 14220 will be listed on the MBS for the purpose of:

Patients are eligible for rTMS treatment must fulfil the following criteria:

• Be an adult (≥18 years) diagnosed with major depressive episode;
• Have failed to receive satisfactory improvement in depression despite the adequate trialling of at least two different classes of antidepressant medications, unless contraindicated;
• Have also undertaken psychological therapy unless inappropriate; and
• Have not received rTMS treatment previously.

For patients looking for a clinic providing rTMS treatment, see below locations providing Neurosoft rTMS treatment. A GP referral to a psychiatrist may be required.

rTMS Systems

Victoria

Epworth Mental Health Clinic - 888 Toorak Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124. Ph: 03 9805 4338

Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital  - 300 Waterdale Rd, Heidelberg Heights VIC 3081. Ph: 03 9426 2444

Albert Rd Clinic - 31 Albert Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. Ph: 03 9256 8311

South Eastern Private Hospital - Cnr Princes Hwy and Heatherton Rd, Noble Park Ph: 03 9549 6555

Northpark Private Hospital - 135 Plenty Road, Cnr Greenhills Rd, Bundoora VIC 3083. Ph: 03 9468 0100

The Victoria Clinic - 324 Malvern Rd, Prahran VIC 318. Ph: 03 9526 0200

Brunswick Private Hospital - 82 Moreland Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056. Ph 03 9385 1111

Cabrini Hospital - 2-6 Hopetoun St, Elsternwick VIC 3185. Ph: 03 9508 5100

TMS Clinics Australia
- Geelong, 92 Bellarine Highway, Newcomb, VIC 3219 Ph: 1300 867 888
- Keilor East -215-217 Milleara Rd, Keilor East, VIC 3033. Ph: 1300 867 888     
- Sydenham -1a Salisbury Ct, Sydenham, VIC 3037, Ph: 1300 867 888

The Melbourne Clinic - 130 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121. Ph: 03 9429 4688

NeuroCentrix 
- 1 Beck Ct, Noble Park VIC 3174. Ph: 03 9546 0009 
-  202 New Street, Brighton VIC 3186. Ph: 03 9546 0009 
-  210 Drummond St South, Ballarat VIC 3350. Ph: 03 9546 0009
-  Vita Health135 Mount Eliza Way Mount Eliza VIC 3002 Ph: 03 5972 2444

Shepperton Private Hospital - 20 Fitzgerald St, Shepparton VIC 3630. Ph: 03 5832 1200

NSW

Black Dog Institute - Prince Of Wales Hospital  Ph: 02 9382 2991

South Western Sydney Private Hospital - 40 Bigge St, Liverpool NSW 2170. Ph: 02 9600 4000

Northside Group St Leonards Clinic - 2 Frederick St, St Leonards NSW 2065. Ph: 02 9433 3555

The Hills Clinic - 3 McCausland Pl., Kellyville NSW 2155. Ph: 02 8867 0542

Warners Bay Private Hospital - 42 Fairfax Rd, Warners Bay NSW 2282. Ph: 02 4958 4288

Berkelyvale Private Hospital - Lorraine Ave, Berkeley Vale NSW 226. Ph: 02 4389 9100

Baringa Private Hospital - 31 MacKays Rd, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450. Ph: 02 6659 4444

South Coast Private, Mental Health Hospital - 112 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500. Ph: 1800 250 000

Brain Save Pty Ltd - 3/ 5-7 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow, NSW, 2292. Ph: 1300 219 796
                                - 131 Wyong Rd, Killarney Vale, NSW. Ph Ph: 1300 219 796

Toronto Private Hospital - Cary St &, Excelsior Parade, Toronto NSW 2283. Ph: 02 4950 4477

South Coast Private, Mental Health Hospital - 112 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500. Ph: 1800 250 000

Albury Wodonga Private Hospital - 1125 Pemberton St, West Albury NSW 2640. Ph: 02 6041 1411

Dudley Private Hospital - 261 March St, Orange NSW 2800. Ph: 02 6362 8122

Currumbin Clinic Bangalow - Unit 1, 1 Station Rd, Bangalow, NSW, 2479. Ph: 07 5525 96890

Waratah Private Hospital - 31 Dora St, Hurstville NSW 2220. Ph: 02 9598 0000

Queensland

Queensland Specialist Centre - 3/63 Annerley Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102. Ph: 07 3217 3690

Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services- Princes Alexandra Hospital - 228 Logan Road, Woolloongabba. Ph: 1300 64 22 55

Gold Coast Mental Health Unit - Gold Coast Mental Health Unit. Ph: 1300 744 284

Belmont Private Hospital - 1220 Creek Rd, Carina Heights QLD 4152. Ph: 1800 700 274

Currumbin Clinic - 37 Bilinga St, Currumbin QLD 4223. Ph: 07 5525 9689

Robina Private Hospital - 1 Bayberry Ln, Robina QLD 4226. Ph: 1800 7070 581

NEUROCENTRIX - Level 2 Coronation Place, 10 Benson St, Toowong QLD 4066. Ph: 07 3870 5700

TMS Gold Coast - 8 Santa Barbara Rd, Hope Island QLD 4212. Ph: 07 4580 4222

Dr Charis Gauvin - 4/11 Maleny St, Landsborough QLD 4550. Ph: 07 5494 8440

Mackay Private Hospital - 57 Norris Rd, Mount Pleasant QLD 4740. Ph: 07 4942 3834

Townsville Private Clinic - 136 Wills St, Townsville QLD 4810. Ph: 1800 884 767

Eden Private Hospital - 50 Maple St, Cooroy QLD 456. Ph: 07 5472 6472

WA

Salvado -230 Rokeby Road, Subiaco 6008. Ph: 08 6559 6900

Modalis

Subiaco - 177 York St, Subiaco WA 6008. Ph: 08 6166 3733
Stirling - Unit 2/33 Cedric Street, Stirling, Western Australia 6021. Ph: 08 6166 3733
Cockburn - 4/850 North Lake Rd Cockburn Central, WA 6164. Ph: 08 6166 3733
East Fremantle - Spectrum Clinic 7/ Level 3, 137 George St E. Fremantle, WA 6158. Ph: 08 6166 3733
Joondalup - Prime House, 8 Davidson Tce Joondalup, W A 6027. Ph: 08 6166 3733
South Perth - 55 Labouchere Road South Perth, Western Australia 6154. Ph: 08 6166 3733
Midland - 34 Railway Parade, Midland, Western Australia 6056. Ph: 08 6166 3733
Rockingham - 3/13 Mackinnon St, Rockingham Western Australia 6168.  Ph: 08 6166 3733

Optimis Care - ANZAC HOUSE, Level 2/28 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA 6000. Ph: 08 6559 6900

Pioneer Health Albany - 2 Pioneer Rd, Centennial Park WA 6330 Ph: 08 9842 2822

SA

Adelaide Clinic - 33 Park Terrace, Gilberton SA 5081.  Ph: 08 8269 8100

ACT

Dr John Saboisky - Suite 8 Calvary Clinic, 40 Mary Potter Cct, Bruce ACT. Ph: 02 6251 9100

Dr Adesina Adesanya - 2 Phillip Law St, CANBERRA 2601 ACT. Ph: 02 62433629

NT

Darwin Private Hospital - Rocklands Dr, Tiwi NT 0810. 08 8920 6011

 New Zealand

healingminds.co.nz - 129/2 Shakespeare Road, Milford, Auckland 0620, Ph: +64 27 280 9866

Equilibrium Psychiatry - Redwood Shg Ctre, 5 Tarawera Rd, TE NGAE, ROTORUA 3010. Ph: 027 332 9590

Re-Centre - Level 3, 12-16 Nicholls Lane, Parnell, Auckland 1010. Ph: + 835064 9 884

Vermont Street Specialists - 25 VERMONT STREET, PONSONBY, Central Auckland. Ph: 09 360 0360 

Optimize - 26 Bank Street, North East Valley, Dunedin.  Ph: +64 3 473 0144

Everything You Need To Know About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

For those with severe depression and neurological issues, the transcranial magnetic stimulation system is a life-changing machine, offering individuals a better quality of life. The AIMedical International team are a leading supplier of equipment for transcranial magnetic stimulation in Australia, and we’re here to let you in on everything you need to know about TMS technology. If you have questions about any transcranial stimulation device when you finish this article, don’t hesitate to reach out to the friendly team at AIMedical International.

What Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), also known as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression and other neurological issues.

The TMS system has an electromagnetic coil that is placed against the scalp near the forehead. The electromagnet delivers a painless magnetic pulse, stimulating nerve cells in the mood control region of the brain. While the procedure has been proven to improve mood and relieve depressive symptoms, the biology behind the TMS technology isn’t completely understood. Experts believe these pulses activate regions of the brain that have decreased activity when a person is depressed.

What Can Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Help With?

There are several neurological issues that a TMS machine can address by relieving symptoms for individuals.

• Depression. A TMS device is primarily used to treat major depressive disorder. It’s usually recommended for those who suffer from treatment-resistant depression, which means they haven’t found relief from medication and therapy.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder. An rTMS device targets the prefrontal cortex, which regulates how an individual processes fear and worry. Studies indicate that TMS offers PTSD suffers therapeutic effects that can last up to six months.
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Again, if an individual isn’t responding to medication or psychotherapy, an rTMS machine can relieve the symptoms of their OCD.
• Anxiety. As depression and OCD often cause anxiety or anxiety-like symptoms, a TMS device may provide relief.
• Schizophrenia. Auditory hallucinations are one of the primary symptoms of schizophrenia, caused by an overactive temporoparietal cortex. Targeted TMS to this area of the brain can help reduce auditory hallucinations.
• Parkinson’s disease. Freezing of gait makes those with Parkinson’s disease feel frozen and inhibits them from moving while walking. Recent studies indicate that rTMS may improve the freezing of gait.
• Stroke rehabilitation. By stimulating the motor cortex, the part of the brain responsible for voluntary movement, TMS can help with stroke rehabilitation. It can help with the stimulation of muscle movement and may improve dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing.
• Chronic pain. TMS treatment could improve chronic pain conditions by stimulating the motor cortex and controlling neurotransmitters responsible for pain. Sufferers of chronic pain often find themselves experiencing symptoms of depression too, so the rTMS system may help by treating their depressive symptoms as well.
• Multiple sclerosis. MS causes muscle tightness and spasticity that makes it difficult for individuals to move. However, recent studies indicate that transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with physical therapy could decrease spasticity.

What Are The Benefits Of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?

There are quite a few benefits of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for medical practitioners and individuals suffering from neurological issues.

• Success with treating depression. TMS has mainly been studied as a treatment for depression at the time of writing, but the success rate is very promising. The current response rates for TMS treatment for depression are between 30-64%.
• It’s relatively safe and non-invasive. rTMS doesn’t require surgery or the implantation of electrodes, and unlike electroconvulsive therapy, it doesn’t cause seizures or require sedation with anesthesia.
• It can be a safer alternative to medications. Certain people, particularly young people, are prone to the adverse side effects of antidepressants. In such cases, TMS is a much safer alternative treatment.

If You Need A Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation System, Contact AIMedical International

AIMedical International strives to deliver the latest high-quality technology and unique, scientifically proven solutions from premier manufacturers of instrumentation and devices internationally. Our team has an unparalleled passion for innovation, which translates into everything we do for our clients. We’re here to provide information, equipment selection advice, and premium customer support services. Whether you need sports science technology, neuro-rehabilitation technology, neuro-science devices, or biomechanics cameras and software, AIMedical International can help you choose the equipment that meets your needs. If you’re looking to purchase a transcranial magnetic stimulation system, contact the team at AI Medical International today.