If after this you are interested taking the next step in seeing if MeRT treatment is right for you or your child, we will initially schedule two appointments, both of which are about 45 minutes in length. At the first appointment, our neuro-technician will perform a EEG and an EKG. Both are simple, painless and non-invasive tests to see exactly what is happening in your brain. At the second appointment, a few days later when your test results are in and have been analyzed, you will have a one on one consultation with the doctor. Here you will discuss your test results, ask any additional questions that you may have, and together determine if you (or your child, if this is about your child) are a candidate for treatment.

If you are uncertain whether MeRT is the right treatment for you, the testing and consultation will allow both you and the doctor to decide if your child may benefit from Magnetic eResonance Therapy. 

If you and the doctor decide to move forward with MeRT, the next step is what we call the Assessment Period, where we will perform a initial period of treatment, followed by a new EEG to see if you or your child are responding to the treatment.

During this assessment, we are looking for any clinical changes and confirmation of a positive response to the treatment. You (or your child) will likely notice improvements starting to take place. At the end of the assessment period, we will perform another qEEG/EKG to confirm that changes are also showing in the brain. This is assessed based on the new EEG results as compared to the initial one done before treatment started, as well as symptom improvements.

If positive changes are observed during the initial assessment period, this often indicates that the brain is responding well to MeRT. At that point, we can move forward with scheduling the next phase of therapy. Treatments are conducted Monday through Friday in two-week increments, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes.

During a session, your child will sit comfortably while a trained neurotechnician administers the therapy using a small, hand-held magnetic device positioned near the scalp. The device emits gentle magnetic pulses for about 6–8 seconds each minute. Most children feel only a mild sensation during this process, and the treatment is neither painful nor distressing. No medications or sedation are used—your child remains awake and alert the entire time.

A typical course of MeRT lasts between 6 to 8 weeks, although some individuals may benefit from additional sessions to achieve the most effective results. Because each brain is unique, treatment protocols are personalized and may be adjusted as needed.

Throughout the treatment period, we’ll monitor your child’s progress closely with regular EEG evaluations and check-ins with your provider to ensure the therapy remains effective and well-tailored to their needs.