About NeuroStar TMS Therapy NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). While the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory is that it is caused by an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, …

What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)? During a NeuroStar treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine is used to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses may have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, …

Meet Mary Stedman, MD Background and Credentials Mary Stedman, MD, is the Medical Director and Principal Investigator at Stedman Clinical Trials in Tampa, Florida. Since 1997, Dr. Stedman has been investigating new treatment options for many chronic health conditions through clinical trial research studies. By combining her clinical research experience with her extensive pharmaceutical knowledge, …