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5-Day TMS Treatment in New York
Struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health challenges? 5-Day Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) offers an accelerated, effective solution that fits into your schedule. At Manhattan Restorative Health Sciences, we provide this innovative treatment option, which condenses the benefits of TMS therapy into just five consecutive days.
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Why Choose MRHS for 5-Day TMS
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A 5-day course informed by SAINT research asks more of a clinic's scheduling than a standard six-week protocol, since you are often looking at multiple sessions a day for five straight days. Our team builds that schedule around your week before treatment starts, and our clinicians are specifically experienced running theta burst sessions back to back rather than spaced a day apart. Because 5-day protocols draw on newer research than standard TMS, we also spend real time in your consultation on what the SAINT data actually shows and what it does not, rather than treating a five-day course as a guaranteed shortcut. And for patients traveling in for a five-day stretch, our Midtown East office near Grand Central is built for repeat same-day visits, not just a single weekly appointment.
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What Is 5-Day TMS?
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5-day TMS is an accelerated form of transcranial magnetic stimulation, a non-invasive, medication-free treatment that uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. Standard TMS has been FDA-cleared for depression since 2008 and is typically delivered over six weeks of daily visits. A 5-day course condenses that timeline by delivering multiple short sessions each day across five consecutive days.
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This accelerated approach draws on research behind SAINT, short for Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy and also known as SNT. SAINT is a specific protocol developed at Stanford that received FDA clearance in 2022. It delivers about 10 short intermittent theta burst (iTBS) sessions per day over five days, using brain imaging to help target the treatment site. At Manhattan Restorative Health Sciences, we offer 5-day accelerated TMS built on the principles this research established, giving New York patients a compressed path through a full course of care.
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How Accelerated Theta Burst Works
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Intermittent theta burst stimulation, or iTBS, is a patterned form of TMS that delivers magnetic pulses in short, rapid bursts. Because each iTBS session lasts only a few minutes, several can be spaced throughout a single day. Grouping these sessions across five days is what makes a 5-day depression treatment possible while still providing the total number of pulses associated with a standard course.
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Who Can Benefit from 5-Day TMS?
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5-day TMS is often considered by people living with major depressive disorder, including treatment-resistant depression that has not responded well to medication. The accelerated format may be a good fit for patients who want to complete treatment quickly, who travel into the city for care, or whose schedules make six weeks of daily visits difficult.
During your consultation, our clinicians review your history and symptoms to determine whether 5-day accelerated TMS, a standard course, or another form of depression treatment best matches your needs. Some patients are better served by accelerated TMS schedules that run longer than five days, and we also offer a one-day TMS option for certain situations.
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What to Expect During Your 5 Days
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Care begins with a consultation and a customized treatment plan. Over the five days that follow, you arrive for a series of short sessions each day, with rest periods built in between them. Each individual iTBS session is brief, and our team monitors your comfort throughout. Because the treatment is non-invasive, most people return to their usual activities between sessions and after each day ends. Following your five days, we schedule follow-up to track your response and plan any ongoing support.
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Our practice uses established TMS technology to deliver treatment. Depending on your plan, this may include systems such as NeuroStar TMS or MagVenture TMS, and your clinician will explain which approach is being used and why.
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5-Day Accelerated TMS at Our Midtown Manhattan Office
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You will find Manhattan Restorative Health Sciences at 295 Madison Avenue, Suite 407, New York, NY 10017, in Midtown East near the corner of Madison Avenue and 41st Street. For a five-day course, the Grand Central connection is the practical draw. Metro-North riders coming from Westchester, Connecticut, and Long Island can reach us in a few minutes on foot and return each morning without a difficult commute. Founded by Dr. Tim Canty, our practice serves patients across Manhattan and the greater New York area. To schedule, book now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SAINT TMS really work?
Research on the SAINT protocol, published out of Stanford, reported meaningful reductions in depression symptoms for many participants with treatment-resistant depression, which supported its FDA clearance in 2022. Results vary from person to person, and no treatment works for everyone. Our 5-day accelerated TMS is informed by this research. During your consultation we discuss what the evidence shows and what you might realistically expect based on your history.
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Is SAINT better than standard TMS?
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The main difference is timing rather than a promise of better outcomes for every patient. SAINT and other accelerated approaches compress treatment into five days instead of spreading it across roughly six weeks, which appeals to people who want to finish quickly. Standard TMS remains well established and effective. The right choice depends on your symptoms, schedule, and clinical picture, which we review together before you begin.
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How much does SAINT TMS cost?
Cost depends on the specific protocol, the number of sessions, and your insurance coverage. Accelerated courses are newer, so insurance coverage can differ from coverage for standard TMS. Our team will review your benefits and provide a clear estimate before treatment starts, and we will walk you through your options.
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What are the side effects of SAINT TMS?
TMS is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are mild and temporary, such as scalp discomfort or headache near the treatment site during or shortly after a session. Because accelerated theta burst groups several sessions into one day, some patients notice more fatigue on treatment days. Serious side effects are rare. Our clinicians review your full risk profile before you start and monitor you throughout your five days.
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How many sessions will I have each day?
An accelerated theta burst schedule typically involves multiple short iTBS sessions per day, spaced out with rest periods between them, across five consecutive days. The SAINT protocol used about 10 sessions per day in its research. Your exact plan is set during your consultation and may be tailored to your needs.
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Is 5-day TMS available in New York?
Yes. We offer 5-day accelerated TMS at our Midtown Manhattan office near Grand Central, serving patients across New York City and surrounding areas. Book now to see whether this option is right for you.
