Preparing for Your First TMS Appointment at Exxceed Wellness

The first appointment is a consultation and a mapping session rather than a treatment. Patients wear a white head covering while the provider and TMS assistant work together to mark the coil position and determine the level of stimulation required. The appointment lasts approximately one to one and a half hours. Treatment begins at the following visit.

To prepare:

• Get a full night of sleep beforehand.
• Eat as you normally would and take your usual medications.
• Arrive with clean, dry hair and no hair products.
• Remove metal clips and any jewelry worn around the head, including earrings.

Additional questions about TMS are answered in our TMS FAQ, or may be directed to (415) 636-9700, weekdays 8am to 8pm.

Reviewed by Nefretiri Abat, J.D., PMHNP-BC. Educational information, not individual medical advice.