EXOMIND & rTMS Calgary
What Happens During an EXOMIND rTMS Session in Calgary?
Uncertainty about the appointment can make a new treatment feel harder than it needs to. Here is a realistic, step-by-step overview of an EXOMIND rTMS session at a Calgary clinic.
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Why this matters
Quick answer: You remain awake and seated or reclined while a magnetic coil delivers brief pulses near the scalp. No anaesthetic is used, and most people return to ordinary activities afterward.
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Know what to expect
- Awake and monitored
- No routine anaesthetic
- Comfort checked
- Progress reviewed
Before the first session
Your clinician reviews screening information, medications, treatment goals and informed consent. The treatment position and stimulation settings are individualized rather than copied from another person.
During treatment
- You remove magnetic items near the head and settle into the treatment chair.
- The clinician positions the device at the planned treatment location.
- You hear clicking and may feel tapping or muscle movement near the scalp.
- Comfort and symptoms are checked, especially during early sessions.
Session length and the number of sessions vary by protocol. A treatment plan should state the schedule clearly before a package begins.
After the session
There is no routine sedation or recovery room. Temporary headache, scalp sensitivity or fatigue can occur. New or concerning symptoms should be reported promptly. Improvement, when it occurs, is usually assessed across a course rather than judged from one appointment.
Questions worth asking
- What goal and outcome measure will we track?
- Why was this protocol chosen?
- When will progress be reviewed?
- What happens if improvement is limited?
Research source
Clinical rTMS consensus recommendations.
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Reviewed by Dr. Courtney Dookie, Calgary Mind & Wellness Clinic.