Marissa Mulholand
October 24th, 2025
I can’t say enough positive things about my experience with TMS therapy. After struggling with depression for years and trying multiple medications with limited results, TMS has truly been life-changing. Within a few weeks of starting treatment, I began to notice a real lift in my mood, better energy, and a clearer mind.
The sessions were comfortable and easy to fit into my routine—no side effects, no downtime. The staff was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the process, always taking the time to answer questions and make sure I felt at ease.
What I appreciate most is that TMS helped me feel like myself again—something I hadn’t felt in a long time. If you’ve been on the fence about trying it, I highly recommend taking that step. It’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my mental health.
Mindy O'Toole
December 24th, 2025
The entire staff at Brain Wellness Center along with the doctors are amazing. If you’re even considering this as a treatment for your depression, I highly recommend. the team makes it easy and efficient for you to do your treatments That work with your schedule. Specifically, Angeleeka, Olivia, Mayra and Autumn were kind and supportive throughout my process
Gregory Presses
January 9th, 2026
All the office staff was very friendly and professional. They took great care of my wife and the TMS worked great she was able to get back on her feet drug-free and back to normal. I highly recommend TMS if you want to deal with Anxiety/depression, drug-free. I don’t know if it works for everyone, but it sure did work for my wife.
Barbara Austin
November 11th, 2025
After 12 years of struggling from severe social anxiety disorder and depression that kept him from going to traditional school or holding a job, my son is starting his life at 24. I cannot begin to tell you the miracle this has been for him and our family. We tried everything from traditional medicine, supplements, diet, and lots and lots of therapy to no avail. I was researching neuro feedback when I found Brain Wellness Center. They did many assessments and brain mapping to determine TMS would be the best way forward. After just 2 weeks we saw a difference and our son that hardly left the house joined a gym. He finished the 36 treatments and it changed his life. He is now working a full time job. I want to give a shout out to the entire staff and doctors, they were all exceptional. There was never a time my son didn’t feel comfortable there. Special shoutout to Mayra who was not only Laynes favorite but also mine. She is incredibly kind and also really knowledgeable. She was very patient with me and helped me work through some insurance difficulties. I highly recommend this place and this treatment and will continue to tell anyone that listens about our miracle.
Melissa J
November 12th, 2025
This past year, I experienced an extremely traumatic family crisis that completely upended my world. For months, I struggled with severe anxiety, depression, and debilitating PTSD symptoms. I was looking for something that could provide more immediate and lasting relief, which led me to the Brain Wellness Center in San Ramon for TMS treatment. Medication was only helping a little bit, and I didn't want to rely solely on it.
The doctors at Brain Wellness Center are truly exceptional. Both Dr. Hashemian and Dr. Palmer are deeply compassionate, excellent listeners, and incredibly knowledgeable--they've been doing this work for decades. What I appreciated most was their honest approach with no sales pressure. They truly want you to make the best choice for you. I felt confident I was in capable hands. They were thorough in their assessments and committed to tracking progress systematically. Week by week, I could literally see the steady decline in my anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms. The most dramatic improvement was in my anxiety symptoms.
Before beginning treatment, I was in profound distress. I experienced intense visceral emotional reactions and PTSD symptoms that felt overwhelming. My trigger responses were debilitating and sometimes turned violent--I was throwing things, breaking things, and unable to control my rage. I had strong urges to self-harm and uncontrollable impulses toward physical aggression, which I sometimes acted on. The emotional flooding was extreme, often leaving me gasping for air and doubled over in pain. I couldn't engage in any therapeutic work--I couldn't even look at books about my type of trauma without becoming dysregulated. My mind was trapped in constant rumination and obsessive thoughts. The anxiety was so severe that I felt like I was losing myself.
Next to the treatment's effectiveness, I was most impressed with the staff. Mayra, Angelica, Autumn, and Olivia work seamlessly as the techs and coordination team. They are incredibly kind, consistently professional while genuinely warm and caring, and highly skilled. Appointments always started on time, and the facility was meticulously clean. They were efficient with scheduling, accommodating with changes, and excellent at communication. I felt genuinely taken care of throughout all 50 sessions.
After completing 50 sessions of TMS, the transformation has been remarkable. I started feeling really noticeable relief after about 6 sessions. I developed motivation for basic self-care like going to sleep early and taking vitamins--things that felt impossible before. When triggered now, I still feel anger surge through me, but I no longer have the urge to be physically aggressive. I've learned to disengage and down-regulate when triggered. I'm calmer and better able to care for myself instead of drowning in obsessive thoughts. I can now engage in therapeutic work, reading books about my trauma and participating in therapy discussions. I still feel discomfort, but it's manageable--not the dysregulating panic I experienced before. My anxiety is much less intense--I can redirect my attention to self-care, and the upset no longer overwhelms me. Most importantly, I'm no longer on my knees or doubled over in emotional pain. I am able to walk toward healing.
TMS at Brain Wellness Center gave me my life back. I went from being unable to function, violent in my reactions, and contemplating self-harm to being able to engage in healing work, regulate my emotions, and move forward with my life.
If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, or PTSD, I cannot recommend Brain Wellness Center highly enough. Thank you to Dr. Hashemian, Dr. Palmer, Mayra, Angelica, Autumn, and Olivia for helping me find my way back to myself!
