Iris TMS Wellness • West Hills, California
You have tried antidepressants. You have been patient. You deserve a real answer, not another prescription.
TMS therapy is available to West Hills residents at Iris TMS Wellness in Woodland Hills, just 3 miles east along Ventura Boulevard. Under the clinical direction of Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD, Iris TMS Wellness provides FDA-cleared transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for adults in the West Hills, West Valley, and greater San Fernando Valley area who have not found lasting relief from medication.
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.
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TMS therapy uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain regions tied to mood and emotional regulation. It is FDA-cleared, drug-free, and non-invasive. No anesthesia. No sedation. No systemic side effects.
TMS targets the left prefrontal cortex, the area most associated with major depressive disorder. In people with depression, this region shows reduced activity. The magnetic pulses produced during TMS sessions activate underperforming nerve cells in this area and help them communicate more effectively with surrounding brain tissue.
The FDA approved TMS for major depressive disorder in 2008. Since then, millions of TMS sessions have been administered across the United States, making it one of the most studied non-invasive brain treatments available.
Each TMS session at Iris TMS Wellness follows a consistent, patient-centered process:
Dr. Kapustina reviews your medical history, prior treatment responses, and current symptoms before your first session begins.
On your first visit, the system is adjusted to your individual brain response level. This mapping process takes approximately 20 minutes and is completed once.
The electromagnetic coil is positioned over the left prefrontal cortex on your scalp. Placement is precise and consistent across every session.
Magnetic pulses are sent in short bursts over 20 to 40 minutes. You will feel a light tapping sensation on your scalp. No sedation or anesthesia is used.
There is no recovery period. Patients from West Hills drive themselves to and from sessions and return to their regular activities the same day.
TMS therapy in Woodland Hills is most effective for people who meet specific clinical criteria. You may be a strong candidate if:
Treatment-resistant depression is the most common reason West Hills residents seek TMS therapy. Research shows that roughly 30% of people diagnosed with major depressive disorder do not respond adequately to antidepressant medications. TMS was developed and FDA-cleared specifically for this population.
TMS has a strong, peer-reviewed evidence base across decades of clinical research. Here is what the data shows for patients with treatment-resistant depression:
50% to 60% of patients experience a meaningful, clinically significant reduction in symptoms after completing a full TMS course
30% to 35% of patients achieve full remission, meaning depression symptoms fall to the non-clinically-significant range
A 2018 study published in Brain Stimulation found that 62% of responders maintained their improvement at 52 weeks without additional treatment
These outcomes are significantly stronger than what most patients see from a third or fourth antidepressant trial. For the estimated 17 million American adults living with treatment-resistant depression, TMS represents a clinical pathway that medication alone cannot provide.
At Iris TMS Wellness, progress is monitored throughout your treatment course using structured symptom rating scales. Dr. Kapustina reviews your response regularly and adjusts the personalized treatment plan based on how you are responding.
Medicare covers TMS therapy. For seniors in West Hills, Chatsworth, Canoga Park, and throughout the West Valley, this is one of the most under-used mental health benefits available.
Medicare Part B covers TMS therapy when:
At Iris TMS Wellness, the insurance team handles prior authorization and benefits verification on your behalf. You know exactly what to expect financially before your first session begins. There are no surprise bills.
Cost without insurance: a full TMS course ranges from approximately $6,000 to $12,000 out of pocket. With Medicare or commercial insurance coverage, most patients pay only their standard copay or coinsurance after deductible.
Depression in older adults is common and consistently undertreated. Seniors in West Hills and the surrounding West Valley communities face specific barriers: medications that lose effectiveness over time, side effects that interact with other prescriptions, and reluctance to try older treatments like electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) due to concerns about memory and recovery.
TMS addresses all three problems directly. It is outpatient, non-sedating, and carries no systemic side effects. It does not interact with existing medications. Patients drive themselves to and from every session. There is no recovery period.
Many West Hills seniors already receive care at West Hills Hospital and Medical Center on Medical Center Drive. TMS at Iris TMS Wellness provides a dedicated outpatient mental health option just 3 miles east on Ventura Blvd, accessible by Topanga Canyon Boulevard or Valley Circle Boulevard to the 101 Freeway.
Medicare recognition of TMS as a covered service reflects decades of clinical research. For West Hills seniors who qualify, this is one of the most accessible specialty mental health treatments available today.
Dr. Kapustina has direct clinical experience working with older adults managing late-life depression and treatment resistance. If you or a family member is in West Hills and exploring TMS options, the Iris TMS Wellness team is glad to walk through the insurance verification process and answer every question before you commit to anything.
Alongside TMS, Iris TMS Wellness offers neurofeedback therapy. It is a separate, complementary, non-invasive treatment for mental health and cognitive wellness.
Neurofeedback uses real-time EEG monitoring of brain activity to help patients train their own brainwave patterns. During each session, sensors rest on the scalp and a monitor displays brain activity as it happens. Over time, patients learn to shift their brainwave patterns toward calmer, more regulated states without medication.
Iris TMS Wellness is one of the few practices in the West Valley offering both TMS and neurofeedback within the same clinic. Some patients benefit from both treatments, either run consecutively or in combination. Dr. Kapustina determines the right approach during the clinical evaluation.
Neurofeedback is a cash-pay service at Iris TMS Wellness. It does not require a prior diagnosis or insurance approval.
Every TMS treatment at Iris TMS Wellness is supervised by Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD.
Dr. Kapustina is a Doctor of Psychology with clinical specialization in TMS therapy, neurofeedback, and complex mental health presentations. Before completing her doctorate at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, she built a career as a Chief Financial Officer for major corporations. That background gives her a patient-first approach to running a clinical practice: transparent on cost, clear on process, and consistent on clinical follow-through.
Her doctoral dissertation, “Conceptualizing Spirituality in Psychotherapy,” was recognized at the institutional level. She was honored by the Chicago School of Professional Psychology as its 2020 Distinguished Alumni of the Year and by the Dr. Bryant Foundation with their annual Phenomenal Woman Award.
Dr. Kapustina personally conducts intake evaluations, directs treatment plans, and monitors patient progress throughout every TMS course at Iris TMS Wellness. Patients from West Hills, Chatsworth, Canoga Park, and the wider West Valley work directly with her from the first appointment through the final session.
This level of direct clinical involvement is not standard in most TMS clinics in Southern California. At Iris TMS Wellness, the treating clinician stays engaged throughout your care.
There are multiple TMS providers in Los Angeles County. Here is what distinguishes Iris TMS Wellness for patients in West Hills and the West Valley.
Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD personally supervises every treatment course. You are not treated by rotating staff without access to a qualified clinician.
We verify your coverage before you agree to anything. No surprise billing.
This is a TMS and neurofeedback clinic. We do not treat everything. That focus means greater precision in your care.
The Woodland Hills office is designed to feel professional and settled not clinical in the cold sense, but calm and clear. Patients often tell us the environment itself is part of the healing.
Iris TMS Wellness is located at 20300 Ventura Blvd, Suite 275, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, approximately 3 miles east of central West Hills.
Driving directions from West Hills:
Take Topanga Canyon Boulevard south toward Ventura Boulevard. Turn left (east) on Ventura Boulevard. The clinic is on the right side at 20300 Ventura Blvd. The drive from most parts of West Hills takes 8 to 12 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Alternatively, take Valley Circle Boulevard south to the US-101 (Ventura Freeway) eastbound. Exit at De Soto Avenue and turn left on Ventura Boulevard. Iris TMS Wellness is approximately 0.5 miles west of the De Soto exit.
Patients from Chatsworth, Canoga Park, and West Hills Highlands reach the clinic by taking Topanga Canyon Boulevard directly south to Ventura Blvd. The drive from the Chatsworth area takes approximately 15 to 18 minutes.
Free parking is available in the building lot at 20300 Ventura Blvd. Sessions run 20 to 40 minutes, making it easy to schedule a session during a lunch break, morning, or before the afternoon commute.
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 consultation, not a treatment session. Here is what happens:
You meet with Dr. Kapustina to review your mental health history and current symptoms.
We discuss your previous treatment experiences what worked, what did not, and why.
We explain how TMS works and what a full course would involve.
We run your insurance benefits so you know exactly what is covered before making any decision.
If TMS is appropriate for your situation, we schedule your first treatment session.
There is no pressure and no commitment required at this stage. The consultation is designed to answer your questions and give you a clear picture before you decide.
Medication may have failed you. That does not mean treatment has failed you.
TMS therapy at Iris TMS Wellness gives patients in West Hills, Chatsworth, Canoga Park, and the surrounding West Valley direct access to FDA-cleared brain stimulation treatment under the 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 is right for you, contact Iris TMS Wellness today.