FAQ's

Yes. We provide on-site clinical evaluations at our Tukwila clinic to determine whether TMS therapy is appropriate and to guide treatment planning.

The evaluation helps ensure TMS is a safe and appropriate option, reviews prior treatment history, and meets insurance requirements when applicable.

Please bring a valid ID, your insurance card if you plan to use insurance, and a list of current or past medications and treatments.

Availability varies, but we aim to offer timely appointments. Contact our office for current scheduling options.

Yes. Many individuals who seek TMS have not experienced adequate improvement with prior treatments. Each case is reviewed individually.

Yes. Our evaluation process is designed to assess symptoms, treatment history, and next steps to determine if TMS is appropriate.

Yes. Evaluations and TMS treatments take place at our clinic in Tukwila, with convenient access and parking.

Insurance coverage for TMS therapy varies by plan and medical criteria. Many major insurance providers, including Aetna, Anthem, Premera, Regence, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, and others, may cover TMS therapy when eligibility requirements are met. Our office assists with insurance benefit verification and prior authorization.

We evaluate adults experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and mood-related concerns to determine appropriate treatment options.

Motiva Health is located at 6100 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 221, Tukwila, WA 98188, conveniently situated between Renton and Burien.

We offer convenient weekday appointments, including midday visits between 12:00–2:00 p.m. and early evening appointments up to 7:00 p.m. Availability may vary by location and provider.

TMS therapy is a non-drug, FDA-cleared treatment option for depression, particularly for individuals who have not responded adequately to medication.

TMS uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. Treatment is non-invasive and performed at our clinic.

During a TMS session, you’ll sit comfortably in a chair while gentle magnetic pulses are delivered to specific areas of the scalp. When intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) is used, appointments typically take less than 20 minutes from start to finish, with the stimulation itself lasting just over 3 minutes.

TMS is generally well tolerated. Some patients experience mild scalp discomfort or temporary headaches, especially early in treatment.

Many insurance plans cover TMS, including Aetna, Anthem, Premera, Regence, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, and others. We assist with benefit verification and authorization.

Patients value our focused approach to TMS, convenient location, individualized care, and experienced clinical team.

TMS is FDA-cleared for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. Ongoing research is exploring its potential role in other conditions. In some patients, additional symptoms may improve while using standard depression treatment protocols, but these outcomes vary and are not guaranteed. Eligibility and treatment planning are determined during a comprehensive clinical evaluation.

Before starting treatment, we’ll review expectations, scheduling, potential side effects, and whether TMS aligns with your treatment goals.

TMS therapy is typically scheduled multiple times per week over several weeks. Many treatment protocols involve sessions five days per week for approximately four to six weeks, though frequency and duration may vary based on individual clinical needs and response to treatment. At Motiva Health, treatment schedules are individualized. Many patients receive up to four sessions per week, with the total number of treatments commonly ranging up to 36 sessions, or until treatment response has stabilized. Your provider will review the recommended schedule during your evaluation.