813 Independence Blvd, Suite B, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
813 Independence Blvd, Suite B, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
Welcome to NEUCOA
Welcome to NEUCOA
We are the only provider in Hampton Roads Virginia offering Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT).
We are the only provider in Hampton Roads Virginia offering Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT).
MeRT is the patented next generation of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) therapy.
MeRT is the patented next generation of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) therapy.
rTMS has been FDA approved for the treatment of major depression in adult patients who have failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medications and obsessive compulsive disorder.
rTMS has been FDA approved for the treatment of major depression in adult patients who have failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medications and obsessive compulsive disorder.
MeRT may also be used off-label for other disorders such as PTSD, Anxiety, Traumatic Brain Injury, ADHD, Autism and other neurological disorders.
MeRT may also be used off-label for other disorders such as PTSD, Anxiety, Traumatic Brain Injury, ADHD, Autism and other neurological disorders.
Our goal is to help individuals enhance their overall mental health, cognitive and neurological function.
Our goal is to help individuals enhance their overall mental health, cognitive and neurological function.
The MeRT℠ Process
The MeRT℠ Process
A customized & targeted approach to Neuromodulation
A customized & targeted approach to Neuromodulation
It is important to us that our clients understand we take a personalized approach for each patient. Therapy begins by identifying where each individual’s brain is having difficulty communicating. These areas are then specifically nurtured to strengthen their functionality.
It is important to us that our clients understand we take a personalized approach for each patient. Therapy begins by identifying where each individual’s brain is having difficulty communicating. These areas are then specifically nurtured to strengthen their functionality.
Step 1
Step 1
Consultation and Patient Intake
Consultation and Patient Intake
During this step, you will meet with our staff for a detailed explanation of how MeRT could benefit your unique situation. Our clinical provider(s) will review your patient intake forms, questionnaires and have you sign our consent forms. We use these assessments to determine what therapy/therapies are best for you and your desired treatment expectations.
During this step, you will meet with our staff for a detailed explanation of how MeRT could benefit your unique situation. Our clinical provider(s) will review your patient intake forms, questionnaires and have you sign our consent forms. We use these assessments to determine what therapy/therapies are best for you and your desired treatment expectations.
We care about your privacy. All of your personal and health information is protected in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
We care about your privacy. All of your personal and health information is protected in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
Step 2
Step 2
Record EEG
Record EEG
We conduct an eyes-closed 10 minute quantitative electroencephalogram (q-EEG) and an electrocardiogram (EKG) tests that measure brain wave frequencies, heart rate and brain-heart coherence.
We conduct an eyes-closed 10 minute quantitative electroencephalogram (q-EEG) and an electrocardiogram (EKG) tests that measure brain wave frequencies, heart rate and brain-heart coherence.
Our scientific and clinical teams analyze the results to better understand your brain state.
Our scientific and clinical teams analyze the results to better understand your brain state.
Step 3
Step 3
EEG Analysis & Review
EEG Analysis & Review
We use a patented approach with your neurophysiological data to develop a customized treatment plan that aims to encourage healthy brain communication.
We use a patented approach with your neurophysiological data to develop a customized treatment plan that aims to encourage healthy brain communication.
All MeRT treatment parameters are approved by a licensed neurosurgeon or physician.
All MeRT treatment parameters are approved by a licensed neurosurgeon or physician.
Step 4
Step 4
Treatment
Treatment
Your trained MeRT technician will position the magnetic coil on your head while you are seated comfortably in our treatment room. This coil will deliver your individualized treatment protocol to the targeted region of the brain.
Your trained MeRT technician will position the magnetic coil on your head while you are seated comfortably in our treatment room. This coil will deliver your individualized treatment protocol to the targeted region of the brain.
A typical appointment is 45 minutes, 30 minutes of which involve stimulation.
A typical appointment is 45 minutes, 30 minutes of which involve stimulation.
Step 5
Step 5
Progress Evaluation
Progress Evaluation
We take sequential q-EEG and EKG recordings every 10 treatments to monitor progress and make any necessary modifications to your treatment protocol. This ensures we are always taking the best approach based on your current neurological state. A typical course of MeRT varies, but can range between 4-6 weeks on average, Monday through Friday.
We take sequential q-EEG and EKG recordings every 10 treatments to monitor progress and make any necessary modifications to your treatment protocol. This ensures we are always taking the best approach based on your current neurological state. A typical course of MeRT varies, but can range between 4-6 weeks on average, Monday through Friday.
Veteran Owned and Operated
Veteran Owned and Operated
We proudly support our Active Duty Military, Retired Military, Veterans, First Responders, Healthcare Workers and Public School Educators self-paying with a request for the discount and upon proof of eligibility.
We proudly support our Active Duty Military, Retired Military, Veterans, First Responders, Healthcare Workers and Public School Educators self-paying with a request for the discount and upon proof of eligibility.
