Discover hope for chronic traumatic encephalopathy through advanced TMS therapy – a groundbreaking, non-invasive approach that targets neuroplasticity, reduces symptoms, and supports long-term brain health for athletes, veterans, and anyone affected by repetitive head trauma.
Losing memory, experiencing mood swings, confusion, or worsening depression over years? Have you suffered repeated head injuries from sports, military service, or trauma and worry about the future? Doctors may have said there’s no cure, offering only symptom relief with medications that don’t fix the root cause.
If CTE is affecting you, causing impulsivity, cognitive decline, or behavioral changes, know that there’s hope beyond standard treatments. Many patients find us after being told CTE is irreversible. They’ve tried antidepressants, cognitive therapies, and supplements without stopping its progression. CTE is a neurodegenerative disease from abnormal tau protein buildup in brain networks. Antidepressants can’t reverse this damage or restore memory, mood, and behavior.
What is TMS Therapy for CTE Recovery?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-cleared brain stimulation technology. It uses targeted magnetic pulses to gently reactivate damaged brain pathways and promote neuroplasticity, which is your brain’s ability to reorganize and form new connections. While CTE cannot be cured, current clinical evidence suggests TMS shows significant promise in managing its debilitating symptoms.
TMS delivers magnetic energy to specific brain areas affected by tau protein pathology, especially the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). This area controls executive function, emotional regulation, attention, and memory. Research indicates that repetitive TMS (rTMS) can improve neuroplasticity, potentially helping with impaired cognitive functions, reducing depression and anxiety, and improving focus and executive skills.
For people with CTE, TMS encourages the growth of new neural pathways, which may help compensate for networks damaged by repeated head trauma. TMS is currently used off-label for CTE (it is FDA-cleared for depression, OCD, and anxiety). However, growing clinical evidence strongly supports its use in managing symptoms and improving the quality of life for those affected by this neurodegenerative condition.
Why Our CTE Recovery Program is Different
At SeeBeyond Medicine, we optimize your brain, not just treat it.
Most clinics approach CTE with isolated interventions—prescribing antidepressants for mood symptoms or cognitive therapy for memory problems—without addressing the complex, whole-brain nature of tau-driven neurodegeneration. That’s why so many patients feel stuck in a cycle of symptom management without real healing.
Our Enhanced TMS Protocol for CTE recovery recognizes a fundamental truth: your brain doesn’t heal in isolation. True, lasting improvement requires a comprehensive, integrative strategy that targets neuroplasticity, reduces neuroinflammation, replenishes depleted neurotransmitters, and creates the optimal biochemical environment for neural repair.
Our four-part protocol is unlike anything offered by standard TMS clinics:
1. Neurotransmitter Testing (Pre & Post-Treatment)
We measure what matters. Before and after your TMS treatment, we conduct comprehensive neurotransmitter testing to track real, quantifiable changes in serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and other critical brain chemicals affected by CTE pathology. This data-driven approach allows us to personalize your protocol and demonstrate that your brain chemistry is improving at the molecular level, not just symptomatically.
2. Calm IV Therapy
Our specialized intravenous infusions deliver high-dose Magnesium and B-complex vitamins directly into your bloodstream during your TMS sessions. Magnesium is essential for neuroprotection and reduces excitotoxicity (the harmful overstimulation of brain cells that accelerates neurodegeneration), while B vitamins support neurotransmitter synthesis, mitochondrial function, and myelin repair. This powerful combination reduces anxiety, supports cognitive clarity, and creates the ideal internal environment for TMS to maximize neuroplasticity.
3. Acupuncture Sessions
We integrate acupuncture into your treatment plan to reduce chronic neuroinflammation, improve cerebral blood flow, and naturally increase Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)—a vital protein that promotes the growth, survival, and repair of neurons damaged by tau accumulation. Research demonstrates that acupuncture enhances neuroplasticity and can amplify the therapeutic effects of brain stimulation therapies, making it an essential component of CTE recovery.
4. Health Coach Brain Health Sessions
True recovery extends beyond our treatment room. Your dedicated health coach provides personalized guidance on anti-inflammatory nutrition, sleep optimization, stress management, and evidence-based supplements that support brain health and slow neurodegenerative processes. You’ll learn how to eliminate foods that trigger tau pathology, support mitochondrial energy production in brain cells, and create sustainable daily habits that protect and preserve your cognitive function for years to come.
Your Partners in Healing in NY and CT
At SeeBeyond Medicine, we don’t see CTE as hopeless. Dr. Joon Lee leads our team, believing healing is possible by addressing the root cause and supporting your brain’s natural repair. You are an individual, not a statistic, deserving of care for your whole self, not just symptoms.
We offer our Enhanced TMS Protocol for CTE recovery at our Scarsdale, NY, and Greenwich, CT locations. For former athletes, veterans, or anyone with head trauma, our state-of-the-art facilities combine neuroscience with compassionate, functional medicine.
Is TMS for CTE Recovery Right for You?
TMS therapy for CTE recovery may be an ideal solution if you:
- Have a documented history of repetitive head injuries from contact sports (football, hockey, boxing, soccer, wrestling), military service, or other causes of repeated head trauma
- Experience progressive symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, mood instability, depression, impulsivity, or executive dysfunction that are interfering with your quality of life
- Have been frustrated by limited results from psychiatric medications, cognitive therapy, or conventional symptom management approaches
- Are seeking a non-invasive, non-drug treatment that promotes neuroplasticity and targets the underlying brain circuit dysfunction
- Want to avoid the side effects, dependency risks, and limited efficacy of long-term pharmaceutical use
- Are looking for a comprehensive, integrative approach that combines advanced neuroscience with functional medicine to slow disease progression and improve cognitive function
- Are committed to active participation in your recovery, including lifestyle modifications that support long-term brain health
CTE can only be confirmed after death. Doctors diagnose it using a patient’s head trauma history and symptoms, ruling out other causes. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is used for CTE though not yet officially approved for it. Research presented at CTE conferences shows it can help with depression, anxiety, impulsivity, and thinking problems from head injuries. Dr. Lee will discuss your history and symptoms during your consultation to see if TMS is suitable for you.
Begin Your Journey to Lasting Relief
You’ve been told CTE is irreversible and offered only symptom management. But your brain can do more, and science is proving it.
At SeeBeyond Medicine, we believe healing starts at the root cause. While CTE might not be curable, your symptoms aren’t fixed. They show your brain needs targeted, evidence-based support to rebuild and thrive.
Your first step is a consultation. We’ll listen to your story, analyze your brain chemistry, and create a personalized recovery plan. This isn’t about quick fixes or generic treatments. It’s about physician-led care focused on helping you become your best self.
Book Your Consultation today at our Scarsdale, NY, or Greenwich, CT locations and discover what true brain optimization feels like for CTE recovery. Learn more about our foundational TMS therapy program and how it’s transforming lives for athletes, veterans, and anyone affected by repetitive head trauma throughout the Northeast.
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