Ribbon cutting held for mental health and therapy center
CHILLICOTHE – A new business is offering a way to treat depression using a non-invasive technique using magnets.
A ribbon cutting was held at 77 E. Water S Thursday afternoon for Insight TMS and Mental Health Care.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a way to help prevent and treat mental and emotional disorders. These magnets target and stimulate nerve cells in underactive parts of the brain which can have a positive impact on the 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 since learning 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,” said Coats. “We’ve seen some really amazing outcomes in our patients.”
Insight prides itself in the fact that 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 came to the opening as well as the business themselves for bringing more support to the 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 their website to see if they are eligible.