MeRT is a non-invasive, drug free therapy designed to improve brain health. As a breakthrough therapy, it complements any behavioral therapies you or your child may already be receiving, such as ABA.
MeRT begins with a painless EEG brain scan to identify abnormal patterns and areas of dysfunction. Your therapist then develops a tailored treatment protocol.
What is MeRT?
MeRT (Metabolic Response Therapy) is an FDA-cleared brainwave therapy treatment that works to synchronize your brain waves and cognitive health, noninvasively and drug-free. Each session includes having a coil placed on your head by an experienced technician; this stimulates specific areas of the brain with magnetic stimulation – all quick, painless and completely comfortable! We utilize MeRT to treat conditions like Autism, Depression, PTSD Anxiety as well as post Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion after-effects.
MeRT stands out from traditional TMS therapies by targeting an area of the brain with specific frequencies tailored specifically for you based on detailed diagnostics from qEEG to create an individualized treatment protocol designed specifically to you and achieve superior results than TMS therapy.
Based on your qEEG findings, our team of physicians and brain scientists can craft a treatment protocol designed to restore abnormal connections that cause symptoms. This specialized approach sets MeRT apart from other TMS treatments like those offered at Brain Treatment Center Dallas.
MeRT is an innovative neurotechnology that has been shown to positively influence the functioning of both children and adults with Autism. MeRT helps optimize Alpha wave activity in the brain – often disorganized in those living with Autism – which results in improved eye contact, relationships with others, speech production, overall function and more.
Our neuroscientists will conduct a quantitative electroencephalograph (qEEG) to ascertain which part of your brain is causing symptoms and which areas need regulation, providing us with a significant advantage over traditional TMS treatments that do not utilize this approach. Furthermore, the qEEG measures hertz frequencies of different brainwaves, so our doctors can pinpoint those which work most effectively for each individual patient.
After your tests and consultation, MeRT treatments can begin. Their length of course depends on your specific condition as well as desired results.
How Does MeRT Work?
MeRT is a drug-free and noninvasive therapy that utilizes your brainpower to change how it operates. MeRT starts with an electroencephalogram (qEEG) scan of your brain activity to identify underperforming areas. MeRT then retrains brainwave patterns so they become healthier and more balanced based on this map, helping with conditions such as Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion and PTSD.
MeRT is EEG-guided rTMS, meaning that magnetic pulses are directed precisely where your brain is functioning poorly for maximum effectiveness and to avoid unintended side-effects in other areas of the brain or body. Your qEEG results also dictate frequency and location of pulses – creating a tailored treatment experience compared to TMS which offers only generalized treatment solutions.
During this procedure, a technician places an electromagnetic coil against your scalp and administers magnetic pulses directly into targeted brain areas, acting like gentle tapping on your head. These pulses retrain brainwaves so they communicate more efficiently between themselves – helping create a more organized and balanced state that enhances both function and quality of life.
MeRT’s process is pain-free and completely safe, instantly retraining brainwaves without side effects that gradually dissipate over time. Treatment sessions usually last from 30-60 minutes with patients returning to normal activities immediately afterwards.
MeRT therapy has proven invaluable in treating Autism; by stimulating their brains to open new, underutilized pathways for processing information. Families of autistic children who have received MeRT have reported improvements in eye contact, behavior and communication skills.
MeRT is currently not covered by insurance policies; however, some patients have experienced success in receiving some reimbursement through their health coverage. We can provide paperwork after your qEEG to submit to your insurer; additionally we also provide Care Credit financing which offers zero-interest payment plans for medical expenses.
What are the Benefits of MeRT?
MeRT provides a non-invasive solution that can enhance mental and emotional capabilities, including improved sleep, focus and concentration, memory clarity, stress resilience and cognitive enhancement. MeRT utilizes diagnostic testing as well as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) stimulation of the brain for maximum communication optimization.
MeRT is an innovative new therapy that can assist individuals who suffer from various conditions, including Autism, PTSD, Chronic Depression, TBI/Concussions, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and COVID-19 after-effects. MeRT provides personalized brain-stimulation therapy which produces real, noticeable, and long-term improvements in quality of life.
At our center, we use quantitative electroencephalogram (qEEG) testing to understand exactly what’s going on in your brain so we can tailor a treatment protocol that’s tailor-made specifically for you and your individual needs. This differs from regular TMS treatments which don’t utilize this form of guidance in targeting specific brain patterns.
MeRT involves administering safe and noninvasive magnetic pulses to areas identified by your qEEG, stimulating its electrical activity to promote firing of neurons and improve connectivity. MeRT is 100% noninvasive with no known adverse side effects or dangers.
MeRT provides benefits that are easily evident after just a few sessions and its effects may last a lifetime. Each patient is different and results may vary accordingly; as each is an individual experience.
MeRT can not only assist in alleviating symptoms associated with Autism, but has been proven to also enhance Alpha wave activity within the brain – essential components for learning that when optimized can greatly increase quality of life for children with autism.
Please be aware that MeRT may not be appropriate therapy for certain medical conditions, including pacemakers or implanted cardiac defibrillators (ICD), ventricular assist devices, vagal nerve stimulators, VP shunt/Magnetic intracranial shunts/steel shunts/stents VP shunt/Magnetic intracranial shunts, primary brain cancer with metastases in the brain and active epilepsy. In these instances other treatments such as medication or ECT may be recommended to manage symptoms effectively for treatment of these medical conditions.
Can MeRT Help Me?
Many individuals suffering mental dysfunctions such as depression, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury or concussion, anxiety and PTSD find effective treatment difficult. MeRT is an advanced therapy designed to target the root causes of these conditions by combining detailed diagnostics and brain imaging with rTMS, which delivers magnetic pulses directly into specific areas of your brain to stimulate neuronal activity and connectivity.
First step of treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your brain’s electrical activity via qEEG, a noninvasive mapping method which uses electrical impulses to analyze brain patterns and identify irregularities or where dysregulation exists. Your results from the qEEG evaluation will then be used to create an individualised treatment protocol tailored to match with your particular patterns – making for a far more targeted approach than traditional TMS treatments that do not use this data source.
MeRT can be safely and successfully administered to most adults, including those living with cancer or major medical conditions. Some may need to abide by stricter protocols than others in order to achieve maximum benefits from MeRT therapy, while pregnant women or those with pacemakers or titanium shunts/stents should avoid MeRT treatments as it may lead to minor side effects.
Our MERT Practitioners are here to answer any of your queries about this groundbreaking treatment. Give us a call or fill out our New Patient form now so we can share more about how MeRT can assist!
MeRT’s team of care providers is committed to delivering tailored care that gets results. We offer multiple payment methods – such as Care Credit payment plans – so that you can manage your healthcare expenses more easily. Find out more here about this option to manage healthcare expenses better – and help you find relief you deserve! We accept most major insurances including Medicare and Medicaid as well as cash, checks and credit cards as payment methods for services provided at MeRT. Care Credit provides an alternative financing company providing an easy and flexible method for payment at MeRT services – click here or speak to one of our New Patient Coordinators for more details!
