Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what we hear most about the AMPA One Day Protocol, pricing, and what to expect.
The fastest path to relief that’s still backed by real evidence
Every week spent waiting is a week symptoms have room to compound. Here’s what makes this path faster, and still serious.
Hours, not months
Traditional TMS takes six weeks of daily visits. Our accelerated protocol delivers a full course of stimulation in as little as one day for qualifying patients.
No medication fog
FDA-cleared neuromodulation with no mind-altering drugs, no sedation, and no systemic side effects. You stay yourself throughout.
Backed by real research
Built on FDA-cleared technology and a growing body of published, peer-reviewed research on accelerated TMS protocols. See the evidence →
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain regions involved in mood, focus, and related conditions, without medication, sedation, or anesthesia.
Yes, our AMPA One Day Protocol delivers a full course of treatment on a condensed, accelerated schedule (as little as one day for qualifying patients), rather than the traditional six weeks of daily visits.
Our One-Day Program is $3,997 paid in full, or 6 payments ($697 to start, then 5 monthly payments of $660), with clear, upfront pricing and no hidden fees. Payment plans and sliding scales are available, and treatment is HSA-eligible. The first 15-minute call is free, and this month your first doctor appointment (normally $299) is included. See this month’s offer.
Brain Centers operates on a transparent, cash-pay model with clear upfront pricing rather than billing insurance directly. Treatment is HSA/FSA-eligible, and we can provide documentation you may be able to submit to your insurer for potential out-of-network reimbursement, check with your provider. Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for coverage through the VA or TRICARE, ask our team.
Depression (including Major Depressive Disorder), PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and anxiety. We also work with executives and high performers seeking a focus and mental-clarity edge, and with veterans and active-duty service members.
TMS is FDA-cleared and non-invasive, with no mind-altering drugs, sedation, or anesthesia involved, most people relax, read, or rest during sessions and resume normal activity the same day.
Fit is confirmed through a telehealth consultation with our clinical team, who review your history and goals before designing a personalized protocol. Not every patient qualifies for the condensed schedule.
Very. Treatment is private and scheduled around your calendar, and our mobile team comes to you in San Diego or the Alpharetta, GA area, so there is no clinic waiting room.
We’re open 9am-7pm, 7 days a week, including our Saturday & Sunday one-day weekend program.
Book a free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation online or call 800-290-0175.
Your first step is a free 15-minute call, no obligation. From there, a telehealth consultation with our clinical team confirms fit and builds your personalized protocol, so you know quickly whether the accelerated, one-day path is available to you.
That’s one of the most common reasons people come to us. Our device is FDA-cleared specifically for adults with Major Depressive Disorder who haven’t gotten satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant treatment in their current episode.
That’s the point of the accelerated format. There’s no six-week block of daily appointments to explain away, no medication fog to manage at work, and most people return to normal activity the same day treatment is completed.
You don’t need to have hit a breaking point to reach out. A free consultation is a low-pressure way to get a clinical opinion and understand your options, whether or not you move forward.
Ready to talk to our clinical team?
Call 800-290-0175 or book a free 15-minute consult online.
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for TMS, theta-burst stimulation, and more.
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