About Us
The office at Atlas TMS is something you probably haven’t experienced in a psychiatry setting before.
We have a welcoming, spa-like setting, with very accommodating and friendly staff to help make you as comfortable as possible. Our TMS suite is state-of-the-art, complete with relaxing music and decor. We even offer a custom television experience which can include shows, movies, affirmations, and even video games to play while you receive your treatment.
Our staff will answer all questions, help with billing, and assist with scheduling. Atlas TMS resides within Dr. Zawadzki’s psychiatry practice, a warm and welcoming place, well-versed in treating psychiatric conditions.
Why Dr Zawadzki Chose to Add TMS to His Practice
It became quite evident in the early stages of my career that some patients just would not respond adequately to the antidepressants that they had tried. Others would feel a bit better, but would not respond to a degree that they would like. Still others would experience intolerable side effects
This led to some patients suffering from anxiety and depression with few other options that were simply not medication based. Promises of novel antidepressants have been exciting, but slow to come to fruition.
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) offered an opportunity for these patients to be treated without the usual burdens of endless medication trials. TMS directed treatment straight at the source – an area of the brain known to be underactive in depression.
In most cases, TMS focuses a beam of magnetic energy at a part of the brain called the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPLC), forcing it to ‘wake up’ and begin functioning more normally once again. This is what helps the patients feel better. A series of treatments will focus this energy so that the brain re-learns how to activate normally, resulting in less depression and sensation of improved well-being.
Because there are no medications involved in TMS, it is particularly useful for those patients who have only a partial response to medications, or cannot take antidepressant medications for one reason or another.
Our Care Team
Dr. Zawadzki, D.O.
Dr. Edward Zawadzki, a psychiatrist, has been working in the field since 2004. He has a wealth of experience working with various populations, including adults, and young adults. Dr. Zawadzki has also worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and even in jails (yep…we said jails). He is also HIMS certified. His outgoing personality and comprehensive review of his patients’ histories and current conditions allow them the pleasure of regularly stating “Dr. Zawadzki changed my life.” Come in and see for yourself.
Tamie Adams
Tamie Adams, our office manager, has been working in the mental health field since 2008. She has experience working in medical records departments and as an administrative assistant in a jail (for the doctors, of course). Tamie’s skills are immeasurable. To top it off, she is sweet and thoughtful. Feel free to call the office and talk to Tamie yourself. And, ask her about a ‘superbill’ – she loves that question.
Nicole Gisclair
Nicole is our primary TMS technician who will work with you during your daily treatment sessions. She is very calming and friendly, and loves playing with her geckos at home. She also is well-versed in working with insurance companies to help manage benefits prior to and during treatment.