Useful Forms

Patient Intake Packet

Please download and fill out this packet prior to coming in for your first appointment, then hand it to reception or email it to infogroup@pacpx.com.

NEW PATIENT REGISTRATION PACKET

Patient Referral Form

If you are a primary care physician or a mental health professional and you wish to refer a patient to our clinic, please complete the following form.

Thank you for trusting Pacific Phoenix TMS!

NEW PATIENT REFERRAL FORM

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do in a crisis?

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, contact one of these hotlines right away:

National crisis hotline (call or text): 988

Clark County crisis hotline: 360-696-9560 or 800-686-8137 (toll free)

Clackamas County crisis hotline: 503-655-8585

Multnomah County crisis hotline: 503-988-4888

Marion County crisis hotline: 503-585-4949

Columbia County crisis hotline: 503-397-5211 x 0 or 866-866-1426 (after hours)

Yamhill County crisis hotline: 503-434-7465

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 x1

What is TMS?

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is our clinic’s specialty. TMS helps stimulate the brain using magnetic pulses to treat major depression and other mood disorders. We use NeuroStar Advanced Therapy®, an FDA-approved technique, to offer solutions to people who continue to struggle with depression after exhausting other treatment options.

Who is eligible?

TMS is available to individuals struggling with depression, OCD, anxiety, and other mood disorders. It is FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in both adolescents and adults.

TMS is generally not recommended for individuals with metal implants in or near the head, within approximately 30 cm of the treatment area on the scalp. This includes devices such as pacemakers, cochlear implants, deep brain stimulators, implanted cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), vagus nerve stimulators, metal aneurysm clips or coils, or other non-removable metal objects. Dental implants, fillings and piercing are normally considered safe.

Metals that are non-ferromagnetic are usually safe and may be reviewed by our Medical Director prior to treatment to confirm suitability.

If you have questions about eligibility or device safety, we are happy to assist you.

How does it work?

During each TMS session, the patient is comfortably seated in a treatment chair. A magnetic coil is gently placed against the scalp to target specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.

The device delivers magnetic pulses, similar to those used in MRI machines. Patients may hear a clicking sound and feel a tapping sensation on the scalp during treatment. Earplugs are offered to reduce noise and increase comfort; patients can also wear headphones.

Each session can range from 3 to 40 minutes depending on the type of treatment protocol. Most patients begin with sessions that last between 16 and 18 minutes.

After treatment, patients can immediately return to their regular daily activities, including work, driving, or school.

How frequent are sessions?

A TMS treatment plan involves daily sessions for roughly four to six weeks. The total number of TMS sessions varies, depending on the patient’s diagnosis. We highly recommend that patients follow the course until its end, as regular treatments build better results. After your course is complete, we can also help with checkups and maintenance.

What are the most common side effects?

The most common side effect is temporary, mild pain or discomfort in the treatment site. Typically these symptoms fade after the first week of treatment. Patients sometimes also report muscle twitching, headaches, and jaw pain

What else is TMS approved for?

The FDA has cleared TMS for two conditions: depression and OCD. TMS is also being investigated as a treatment for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, bulimia nervosa, migraines, fibromyalgia, panic disorder, Parkinson’s disease, PTSD, alcohol dependence, smoking cessation, chronic pain, Alzheimer’s, ADHD, and autism.

Pacific Phoenix Psychiatry & TMS

✆ Phone (appointments): 360-828-7802

✆ Fax: 360-326-2606

Salmon Creek: 2501 NE 134th Street, Suite 104, Vancouver, WA 98686
East Vancouver: 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 190, Vancouver, WA 98683

Steilacoom/Lakewood: 8524 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Suite 102B, Lakewood, WA 98498
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