Entries by KIT Admin

In-Network Insurance Coverage

What is the difference between “accepting your insurance” and “participating in your insurance network?” Don’t be fooled by programs that say they “work with” your insurance but are not part of your actual insurance plan. This means that they may have a more difficult time getting authorizations and coverage. You will also be subject to […]

When is TMS contraindicated?

TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a generally well tolerated treatment with few relative side effects. However, the treatment is not right for everyone. Because the treatment produces a non-ionizing magnetic field, special precautions must be used with metallic objects that are permanently implanted or placed near the head. Individuals with metal implants in the head, […]

TMS? Chicken Bones and Crystals!

Several years ago I was presented with a client suffering from depression who was considering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). I was unaware of this treatment at the time and my first response was, “Yeah, magnets … chicken bones and crystals too!” I am personally a very empirical model clinician and am skeptical of new approaches […]