What Does TMS Feel Like?

Each treatment involves the gentle placement of the TMS coil against the patient’s head. Over a 30-40 minute period, pulses from the TMS coil are delivered in 30-second intervals. These pulses feel like tapping on the scalp. The tapping should not be bothersome and the technician can make adjustments if the taping is uncomfortable. TMS therapy also produces a loud clicking sound, so earplugs are recommended and usually provided.