Iris TMS Wellness • Canoga Park, California
You have tried antidepressants. They have not given you lasting relief. That is not a personal failure. Approximately 30% of adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder do not respond adequately to medication. You are not the exception. You are a significant portion of the population that standard treatment was never designed to help fully.
TMS therapy is available to Canoga Park residents at Iris TMS Wellness in Woodland Hills, just 4 miles south along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Under the direct clinical supervision of Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD, Iris TMS Wellness provides FDA-cleared transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for adults in Canoga Park and the surrounding San Fernando Valley who have not found lasting relief from antidepressant medications.
Our clinic is at 20300 Ventura Blvd, Suite 275, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. We accept Medicare and most major California insurance plans. Free parking is available on site. Benefits verification is free and carries no commitment.
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TMS therapy uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. The goal is to reduce depression symptoms that have not responded to medication and to restore more normal mood regulation without pharmaceuticals.
During each session, a small electromagnetic coil is placed against your scalp near the forehead. The coil sends brief magnetic pulses into the left prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain responsible for emotional regulation and most directly affected by major depressive disorder. These pulses activate brain cells in an area that is typically underactive in people with depression.
The procedure is non-invasive. You remain awake and seated throughout. Most patients listen to music or simply rest during treatment. TMS is an in-person procedure that must be delivered in a clinical setting. It cannot be completed remotely or via telehealth because the magnetic coil must be placed precisely on the scalp by a trained clinician.
Each TMS session at Iris TMS Wellness follows a clear, consistent process:
Dr. Kapustina reviews your full medical history, previous treatment responses, and current symptoms before the first session begins.
On your first visit, the system is calibrated to your individual brain response level. This mapping process takes approximately 20 minutes and is performed once.
The electromagnetic coil is positioned precisely over the left prefrontal cortex. Placement is consistent across every session.
Magnetic pulses are delivered in short bursts over 20 to 40 minutes. You will feel a light tapping sensation on your scalp. No sedation. No anesthesia.
There is no recovery period. Canoga Park patients drive themselves south on Topanga Canyon Blvd, attend their session, and drive back to work or home immediately after.
TMS therapy near Canoga Park is most effective for adults who meet specific clinical criteria. You may be a strong candidate if:
Treatment-resistant depression is the most common reason Canoga Park residents seek transcranial magnetic stimulation. TMS was developed and FDA-cleared in 2008 specifically for patients who have not responded to medication. Research shows approximately 50% to 60% of treatment-resistant patients experience meaningful symptom reduction after a full TMS course. Around 30% to 35% reach full remission.
TMS therapy has a strong and growing evidence base. Here is what clinical research and patient outcomes show:
50% to 60% of patients with treatment-resistant depression experience a meaningful, clinically significant reduction in symptoms after completing a full TMS course
30% to 35% achieve full remission, meaning depression symptoms fall below the clinically significant threshold
A 2018 study published in Brain Stimulation found that 62% of responders maintained their improvement at 52 weeks without additional treatment
These numbers significantly outperform what most patients see from adding a third or fourth antidepressant. For Canoga Park residents who have already spent months trying different medications without lasting relief, TMS represents a different type of clinical intervention: one that works through brain stimulation rather than systemic chemistry.
At Iris TMS Wellness, progress is tracked throughout the treatment course using structured symptom rating scales. Dr. Kapustina reviews your response at regular intervals and adjusts the personalized treatment plan if needed.
Most major insurance plans cover TMS therapy. For Canoga Park patients with Medicare, commercial insurance, or employer-sponsored coverage, this means your out-of-pocket cost is likely far lower than you expect.
Medicare Part B covers TMS therapy for major depressive disorder when:
In 2026, the Medicare Part B annual deductible is $283. After the deductible is met, patients pay 20% coinsurance per session. Medicare covers the remaining 80%. Canoga Park patients who carry Medigap supplemental coverage may owe $0 out of pocket for their full TMS course.
Iris TMS Wellness handles prior authorization and benefits verification before your first session begins. You receive a written cost estimate showing exactly what is covered and what you will pay before you agree to anything.
Cost without insurance: a full TMS course ranges from approximately $6,000 to $12,000 out of pocket. With Medicare or commercial insurance, most patients pay their standard copay or coinsurance only after meeting their deductible.
Seniors in Canoga Park and the surrounding northwest San Fernando Valley face a specific mental health challenge: depression that has been present for years, medications that have stopped working, and limited non-pharmaceutical alternatives offered locally.
Many older adults in Canoga Park cycle through antidepressants that lose effectiveness over time. Some medications interact with prescriptions taken for blood pressure, heart conditions, or diabetes. Others cause side effects, including weight gain, fatigue, or cognitive dulling, that are harder to manage with age.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remains a concern for many seniors because of its association with memory loss and the need for general anesthesia. TMS carries neither risk. It is outpatient, non-sedating, and does not affect cognitive function. Patients drive themselves to and from every session. The 20 to 40 minute session fits into a normal morning or afternoon without disrupting daily life.
Medicare covers TMS for qualifying Canoga Park seniors with major depressive disorder. Iris TMS Wellness accepts Medicare, manages the prior authorization process, and provides a complete written cost estimate before treatment begins.
Dr. Kapustina has direct clinical experience working with older adults managing late-life depression and treatment resistance. If you or a family member in Canoga Park is considering TMS options, call Iris TMS Wellness. The team walks through every detail of the coverage and clinical process before you commit.
Alongside TMS, Iris TMS Wellness offers neurofeedback therapy, a separate, drug-free, non-invasive treatment for mental health and cognitive wellness.
Neurofeedback is a biofeedback technique that uses real-time EEG monitoring of brain activity to help patients train their own brainwave patterns. During each session, sensors rest on the scalp. A monitor displays your brain activity as it happens. Over repeated sessions, patients learn to shift their brainwave patterns toward calmer, more regulated states without medication and without external stimulation.
Iris TMS Wellness is a dedicated TMS and neurofeedback clinic. For Canoga Park residents, this means both services are available under the same clinical direction from Dr. Kapustina, without coordinating between separate providers.
Neurofeedback is a cash-pay service and does not require insurance approval or a prior diagnosis.
Every TMS treatment at Iris TMS Wellness is supervised by Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD.
Dr. Kapustina holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, which honored her as its 2020 Distinguished Alumni of the Year. Before her doctoral training, she earned an MBA and served as a Chief Financial Officer for major corporations. That combination of clinical expertise and operational leadership directly shapes how Iris TMS Wellness runs: transparent on cost, rigorous on clinical process, and patient-centered at every stage.
Her doctoral dissertation, “Conceptualizing Spirituality in Psychotherapy,” reflects a clinical philosophy that treating depression means attending to the full person, not just the symptom. At Iris TMS Wellness, that philosophy shows in the intake process, the personalized treatment planning, and the ongoing clinical involvement throughout every patient’s TMS course.
Dr. Kapustina personally conducts intake evaluations, directs treatment plans, and monitors patient progress from the first appointment through the final session. Patients from Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Winnetka, and the surrounding northwest San Fernando Valley work directly with her.
This level of named clinician involvement is not standard in TMS care in Southern California. Many clinics offer minimal physician contact after the initial evaluation. At Iris TMS Wellness, the treating clinician is present and engaged throughout your care.
There are services marketing TMS to Canoga Park residents. Most have significant limitations. Here is how Iris TMS Wellness compares.
A real local clinic, 4 miles away: Iris TMS Wellness is a physical TMS clinic at 20300 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, 4 miles south of central Canoga Park. TMS requires in-person treatment because the electromagnetic coil must be placed directly on the scalp in a clinical setting. Virtual or telehealth services cannot deliver TMS, regardless of how they are marketed.
Named doctoral-level clinical oversight: Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD personally supervises every TMS course at Iris TMS Wellness. Canoga Park patients know who is directing their care from the first call forward.
Insurance verified before you commit: Iris TMS Wellness confirms your coverage, manages prior authorization, and delivers a written cost estimate before treatment begins. No surprise billing.
TMS and neurofeedback in one clinic: Iris TMS Wellness offers both FDA-cleared TMS therapy and neurofeedback therapy under the same roof. This means Canoga Park patients with overlapping needs, such as depression and anxiety, or depression and ADHD, do not need to see multiple providers.
No waitlist: Most patients from Canoga Park begin treatment within two weeks of their first call to Iris TMS Wellness.
Iris TMS Wellness is at 20300 Ventura Blvd, Suite 275, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, approximately 4 miles south of central Canoga Park.
Driving directions from Canoga Park:
Take Topanga Canyon Boulevard south from Canoga Park toward Woodland Hills. Continue south past the US-101 (Ventura Freeway) overpass. Turn left (east) on Ventura Boulevard. The clinic at 20300 Ventura Blvd is on the left side a short distance east of Topanga Canyon Blvd.
The drive from most Canoga Park neighborhoods takes 10 to 15 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Patients from the Sherman Way or Victory Blvd corridors can take Topanga Canyon Blvd directly south. Patients from the eastern edges of Canoga Park near Winnetka Avenue can take Winnetka Avenue south to the 101 eastbound, then exit at Topanga Canyon Blvd and turn right on Ventura Blvd.
Free parking is available in the building lot at 20300 Ventura Blvd. Sessions run 20 to 40 minutes. The round trip from Canoga Park, including the session, fits within a standard lunch break or morning window for most patients.
Free parking in the building lot. Sessions are 20–40 minutes. Easy to fit a session into a mid-day break or morning routine.
Your first appointment at Iris TMS Wellness is a clinical consultation, not a TMS session. Here is exactly what happens:
You meet with Dr. Kapustina to review your mental health history and current symptoms.
The team discusses your previous treatment experiences: what medications you tried, what dosages, how long you took them, and whether you found any partial benefit.
Dr. Kapustina explains how TMS works, what a full course involves, and why it may be the right clinical fit for your specific situation.
The insurance team verifies your benefits. You receive a written cost estimate showing exactly what is covered and what you will owe before making any decision.
If TMS is clinically appropriate, you schedule your first treatment session.
There is no pressure and no commitment at the consultation stage. Most Canoga Park patients leave the first appointment with a clear answer on both clinical fit and cost before deciding anything.
You have been patient with medications that have not delivered. You deserve a clinical answer that works differently.
TMS therapy at Iris TMS Wellness gives patients in Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Winnetka, and the surrounding northwest San Fernando Valley access to FDA-cleared brain stimulation treatment under the direct care of Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD. Medicare is accepted. Insurance verification is free. The consultation carries no obligation.
If you are ready to find out whether TMS therapy near Canoga Park is right for you, contact Iris TMS Wellness today.