PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A New Drug-Free Approach to Treatment
Mert, magnetic resonance therapy
MeRT for PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health problem that’s triggered by terrifying events that are either experienced or witnessed or from prolonged periods of severe stress. The majority of people that experience traumatic events may have some difficulty coping afterward, but with time and self-care, they usually recover.
For others, symptoms will continue to get worse and can last months or possibly years. Symptoms may not surface immediately after the trauma and can actually occur many years later, such as a child abuse case. Research indicates that during the past year, an estimated 3.6% of adults experienced PTSD. Of those adults, 5.2% were females and 1.8% were males.
What makes MeRT stand head and shoulders above other treatments?
A non-invasive, drug-free treatment for PTSD is now available in Dallas, Texas. Neurologist, Dr. Spencer Miller, has brought this incredible technology to Dallas. It’s called MeRT, which stands for Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy. Simply stated we use a magnetic field to stimulate and balance brain function, guided by very sophisticated imaging and diagnostics.
The patient’s initial tests are analyzed very carefully as to the brain’s pattern of function and activity. Through this detailed analysis, we are able to determine the correct neural synchronization. This information is then used to devise a highly personalized protocol for each patient, with the purpose of encouraging improved brain communication. This can lead to significant clinical improvements.*
This incredible technology has now been used to help hundreds of veterans experiencing PTSD. You can read the article about this HERE.
It was absolutely terrifying to not know what was wrong with me or how to fix the problem. BTC not only identified the deteriorated state of my brainwave activity, they restored its function… I consider the healing I experienced at BTC to be nothing short of a miracle.”
– US Army Veteran
Spencer O. Miller, M.D. is a Board-Certified Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. He received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and has been in practice for 13 years, 5 of which were in the USAF, where he saw all types of brain injuries, including soldiers suffering from PTSD and TBI. He specializes in the treatment of ADHD, sleep disorders, traumatic brain injury, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, dementia, autism, and multiple other brain disorders at his clinic, the Brain Treatment Center Dallas.
“We’re trying to make the brain operate as efficiently as possible.”
We measure the electrical signals in the brain in frequency and location and neural networks as to where things actually occur in the brain. And when we see on an EEG [electroencephalogram] that there is an abnormal signal somewhere in the brain or a low frequency or discrepancy or asynchrony in frequencies. …
The brain has an intrinsic frequency and… all of us have a unique intrinsic frequency — it’s different for everybody. And if you can align all of the brain tissue to operate under that same frequency that’s called synchrony coherence efficiency. …We’re trying to make the brain operate as efficiently as possible.”
–Dr. Spencer O. Miller, Neurologist, Owner and Medical Director of Brain Treatment Center Dallas
Symptoms and Causes of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Symptoms of PTSD can significantly alter the quality of life, the ability to cope with everyday stressors, and relationships. Some examples of symptoms can include:
- Depression, negative outlook.
- Anxiety and panic attacks.
- Flashbacks to the event.
- Inability to sleep or repeated nightmares about the traumatic event.
- Avoiding people, places, or events that remind you of the trauma.
- Difficulty concentrating/memory problems.
- Hopelessness.
- Feelings of numbness.
- Changes in temperament to include anger and rage.
- Engaging in self-destructive behavior.
- Hyper-alertness to sounds.
- Easily startled.
- Physical and emotional reactions to loud noises, etc.
- Thoughts of suicide.
Some of the most common events that can lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder include combat exposure, sexual or physical assault, childhood abuse, an accident, or any other trauma such as a fire or a plane crash that is threatening to your life.
Many things can contribute to PTSD other than the trauma itself. If you have experienced multiple traumas in your life, or you have a personal or familial history of mental illness such as depression/anxiety, then you may be at higher risk. Other risk factors include:
- Exposure to intense or lasting trauma.
- A career in the military or as a first responder.
- A history of substance abuse.
- Not having a good support system of family and/or friends.
“It was life-changing…”
I received MeRT treatment from Dr Miller back in 2021. It was life changing! I have struggled with Complex PTSD for many years. After treatment, I was able to get off of my medication and have been thriving. Highly recommend anyone struggling with PTSD, depression, and/or anxiety to look into this treatment. It is worth the time and money to get back to your old self. Dr Miller truly saved my life by treating me and I can’t thank him enough!”
– Kasey C
MeRT Treatment for PTSD in Dallas, Texas
Here at the Brain Treatment Center Dallas, Dr. Miller and his staff offer MeRT for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The neuromodulation equipment used in the MeRT process has been cleared by the FDA in the treatment of depression that has been resistant to medications, and it may also be used off-label for other disorders in the practice of medicine. These include PTSD and other brain disorders.
MeRT stands for Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy. MeRT is a cutting-edge treatment protocol that combines technologies of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS, an FDA-cleared therapy), Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG), and Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) to analyze and formulate treatments that are tailored for each individual’s unique brain pattern.
Our patients have reported significant clinical improvements after going through treatment.
Treatment protocols for PTSD are usually four weeks. Appointments are 30 to 45 minutes, five times per week, Monday through Friday. Generally, patients have reported noticeable improvements beginning in the first week.*
How MeRT Differs from Standard TMS
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) modulates the brain’s electrical activity by using magnetic fields which pass through the scalp from an electromagnetic coil. However, it is important to note that TMS is a more generalized approach to neuromodulation because it usually only targets a single location in the brain with a single frequency.
MeRT is a unique and improved version of TMS, as it is a much more individualized approach to brain modulation. It is tailored to the patient’s needs based on frequency, location, and power used.
We perform a quantitative EEG before modulation treatment starts in order to determine exactly the frequency of your brain.
The patient’s initial tests are analyzed very carefully as to the brain’s pattern of function and activity. Through this detailed analysis, we can determine the correct neural synchronization. This information is then used to devise a highly personalized protocol for each patient, with the purpose of encouraging improved brain communication.
MeRT Treatment Featured on Dr. Mark Hyman’s “Broken Brain” Podcast for TBI and PTSD
The famous podcast “The Broken Brain,” promoted by Dr. Mark Hyman, featured MeRT for the treatment of PTSD, Concussions, and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). If you or someone you know has experienced any of these conditions, it is certainly worth listening to this.
Dr. Erik Won, from our Brain Treatment Center in California, speaks about using this technology to treat members of the military who have had traumatic brain injuries, concussions, or who have experienced PTSD because of their experiences, with many incredible successes.
With other repercussions that can occur for both military and veterans, this is incredibly important. For example, suicide is at twice the rate for veterans, with approximately 17 veteran deaths per day. In a high-stress environment, such as serving in the military, the transition afterward can be complicated, and there are often underlying reasons for conditions that may occur. MeRT may help to address these issues.
We highly recommend you listen to this incredible presentation.
Contact our New Patient Coordinator for More Information about MeRT
When many patients come to see us, they have lost hope as they don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel.
It’s rewarding as a practitioner to help so many people realize a much better “normal” and improved quality of life.
If you have questions or would like to discuss our treatment protocols, we offer a free consultation by phone.
Our New Patient Coordinator will take the time to listen and explain. She is able to answer most questions and discuss our protocols, scheduling, fees, and other information. She is happy to assist you in any way she can.
Please call us to get more information about how our clinic and Dr. Miller may help you with your health goals and to schedule an initial screening to see if MeRT may be an option.
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Starting as a New Patient
When you start as a new patient at the Brain Treatment Center Dallas, you will initially need two appointments, approximately two days apart. Both appointments will be about an hour in length. These appointments will be used to determine if Dr. Miller feels you can truly benefit from the MeRT [Magnetic e-Resonance Treatment] Program and, if so, to develop a tailored treatment plan based on your test results. After testing and Consultation, you are not obliged to begin treatment. This is something that you will determine once you have seen your test results and consulted with Dr. Miller.
Initial Testing
At the first appointment, we will go over your reasons for seeking help, your medical history, your health goals, and all of your symptoms. You will then begin initial testing, which will involve an EEG and an EKG. These are both completely painless and easy and done right in our office. We then send your information and test results to our scientific and clinical teams, who will carefully analyze the results and determine the current state and functioning of the brain together with Dr. Miller.
We use a patented, scientific approach with the neurophysiological data gathered through testing to develop a highly customized treatment plan aimed at encouraging healthy brain communication and function.
Consultation
At your second appointment, you will meet with Dr. Miller for a Consultation. He will discuss your test results and whether he and our scientific team feel you may achieve results through our treatment protocol. This appointment will also serve to answer any additional questions you may have. After that second appointment, Dr. Miller will lay out your individualized treatment plan and the protocols to be followed for the best results. At that point, you may discuss fees, length of treatment, and schedules, and then decide whether to go forward and schedule your treatment.
Test Run – The Assessment
We deliver the MeRT protocol using TMS. You simply sit in a comfortable chair while a trained technician carefully positions a simple device on your head. This device produces a magnetic field to induce mild electrical currents in the targeted regions of the brain. There is no pain and no electrical currents, just a slight sensation.
We will perform an additional EEG and EKG after about a week of treatment, allowing us to assess progress and make any needed modifications. In this way, we are always taking the best and most exacting approach based on the current neurological state.
Insurance Coverage
Unfortunately, we do not accept insurance, nor file it on your behalf. However, we can provide you with CPT codes and a billing breakdown. You can submit these to your insurance for possible reimbursement for conditions that have been FDA-cleared such as Major Depressive Disorder and OCD. On occasion, individuals have been successful in receiving reimbursement for EEGs and clinical evaluations, and possibly other elements for treatment, depending on the individual’s coverage. It has been our experience that Medicare does not reimburse any of the treatment costs.
