Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
TMS is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive therapy for adults who haven't found lasting relief through medication or talk therapy alone. Sage has led interventional psychiatry in Albuquerque since 2006, all under one physician-led roof.
Sage treats adults living with depression that medication and therapy alone haven’t resolved, especially those who’ve tried multiple treatments without lasting relief. In appropriate cases, adolescents may be candidates too. Every plan starts with a real conversation, not a guess.
Getting to know TMS
A non-invasive therapy that uses magnetic pulses, similar in strength to an MRI, to stimulate the areas of the brain that regulate mood. No sedation. No surgery. No downtime.
If medication and talk therapy alone haven’t been enough, TMS gives the brain a different way in. It’s covered by most major insurance plans.
How treatment works
We confirm TMS is right for you and map your treatment site with precise measurements. No guesswork.
Typically 5 days a week. Most people feel a tapping sensation on the scalp. No sedation, no IV, no recovery room.
Each session runs ~20 minutes. Drive yourself, go back to work or school right after, every single time.
We monitor your progress through the full course, typically 6 to 8 weeks, with maintenance available if symptoms return.
Why Sage
A trusted, comprehensive approach to interventional psychiatry, built around your care and not a single treatment.
Serving Albuquerque since 2006 under Dr. Reuben Sutter, Founder, CEO & Medical Director.
An established program on MagVenture technology, not a recent add-on.
Dr. Reuben Sutter, MD
Founder, CEO & Medical Director
TMS alongside medication management, therapy, addiction care and an on-site pharmacy.
Most major commercial plans, Medicare and Medicaid accepted.
Insurance & access
Coverage varies by plan. Submit an inquiry and our team will verify your individual TMS benefits before you commit to anything.
Common questions
Most patients describe a tapping or knocking sensation on the scalp, strongest in the first few sessions and easing as treatment continues. No sedation is used, so you stay fully alert throughout.
Most major commercial plans, Medicare and Medicaid offer coverage for TMS when standard criteria are met. Submit an inquiry and our team will verify your specific benefits. We don’t guarantee coverage upfront, but we’ll find out for you.
Unlike electroconvulsive therapy, TMS requires no sedation, no anesthesia and causes no memory loss. You’re awake and alert during every session and can drive yourself home immediately after.
You’ll sit in a comfortable chair while a coil rests lightly against your scalp, delivering magnetic pulses in short bursts. Sessions run about 20 minutes, and many patients read, listen to music or simply relax.
Response varies by person. Some notice changes within the first couple of weeks; others build gradually across the full course. Your care team tracks progress throughout and adjusts as needed.
No referral is required. Submit an inquiry or call us directly, and our team will walk you through a consultation to confirm TMS is a good fit.
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