Alpha-Stim Therapy

Has your life become less fulfilling because of personal stressors? Are you seeking a clinically effective non-psychopharmaceutical treatment for anxiety, depression, or insomnia?

Have you seen only partial relief of your symptoms despite trying several different medications or combinations of medications? Perhaps you seek an alternative treatment for depression, anxiety, or insomnia. If you answered yes to any of these, Alpha-Stim therapy could be just what you’ve been searching for.

Alpha-Stim is a non-medication-based medical device that provides relief that has otherwise eluded people. Therefore, we encourage our patients to learn about Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) technology. Particularly if you are seeking a non-pharmacological treatment for your symptoms, this technology has been extensively tested, is clinically effective, and is often a patient-preferred alternative treatment option for anxiety, insomnia, and depression.

Kentlands Psychotherapy is proud to offer treatment services that incorporate this technology.

Alpha StimWe have been delighted with our patients’ results and would happily discuss how to incorporate this treatment modality into your care.

Call today to discuss how we can integrate this technology into your treatment of anxiety, depression, or insomnia.

 

How does the Alpha-Stim® work?

The Alpha-Stim® is based on the concept that the biophysics underlying the body’s biochemistry also significantly regulates all of life’s processes. There are about 75 trillion cells in the human body, each having a small electrical potential of ~80mV across its cell membrane, similar to a battery. Alpha-Stim®’s proprietary waveform technology moves electrons through the body and brain at various frequencies, collectively known as harmonic resonance. This normalizes the nervous system’s and brain’s electrical activity as measured by an electroencephalogram (EEG).

The exact mechanism by which Alpha-Stim® produces its effects is not fully understood. However, based on previous and ongoing studies, it appears that the Alpha-Stim® microcurrent waveform activates particular groups of nerve cells located at the brainstem, a site at the base of the brain that sits atop the spinal cord. These nerve cells produce the chemicals serotonin and acetylcholine, which can affect the chemical activity of nerve cells that are both nearby and at more distant sites in the nervous system.

What scientific research has been conducted?

Results from more than 60 research studies demonstrated that Alpha-Stim® is safe and effective. Most of these double-blind, placebo-controlled studies were conducted at major US universities. At present, there are over 126 research studies on CES in humans and 29 experimental animal studies. The overwhelming majority of scientific research is highly positive. Researchers reported no significant lasting side effects.

Are You Already an Alpha-Stim User?

If you used Alpha-Stim and want to rent or purchase a device, please call us for assistance. We are generally available in the office between 9:30 AM and 4 PM.

What about the clinical results?

Post-marketing surveys show that over 90% of pain patients achieve clinically significant relief with Alpha-Stim®. This proved to be the case, even when conventional intervention failed. In a survey of 47 physicians reporting on 500 patients, Alpha-Stim® treatments produced clinically significant results. Moreover, researchers defined significant results as at least a 25% improvement.  For example, 92% of patients for pain management, 94% for anxiety, 90% for depression, 93% for stress, 79% for insomnia, 90% for headaches, and 95% for muscle tension. Nearly half of the patients in all categories had 75 to 100% relief.

Contact our client care coordinators at (240) 252-3349; 807 to schedule an appointment to discuss incorporating Alpha-Stim into your care.

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