/THE SCIENCE
The science behind Pharia Health.
/HOW IT WORKS
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What TMS does
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses short patterns of magnetic pulses to non-invasively modulate activity in specific brain regions — those involved in drive, calm, focus, and presence. Instead of targeting thoughts or behavior, it shifts the underlying neural patterns that shape how they show up.
This works because your brain is a network of electrical circuits that learns through repetition — something you know intuitively from any time you've learned a new skill. TMS uses repeated magnetic pulses to re-train the circuits behind your goals.
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Why it works in one day
When TMS was first FDA-cleared in 2008, the protocol ran as a daily round of stimulation for six weeks — cumbersome and hard to access.
We now deliver all of those rounds over a single workday. That's enough repetition, condensed, to meaningfully shift your baseline — a shift that holds 6–8 weeks for most people. From there, you can keep reinforcing it through shorter ongoing sessions in our Studio model or other practices in your life.
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How we personalize it
When you onboard to Pharia, we quickly map your mind's current state and your goals: we analyze your self-narrative patterns, capture clinically-validated measures, and layer in objective data like sleep and HRV.
Then you meet with an expert clinician to choose the right protocol — they set the target, dosage, and timing based on the evidence and what you need. On the day, the TMS machine is calibrated to your individual biology to deliver the right dose.
/THE ARCHITECTURE OF YOUR MIND
Three brain regions.
Protocols personalized to your goals.
Different brain regions shape how we focus, feel, and respond.
Present
Patterns of inward attention that influence awareness of the present moment.
Focused
Processes involved in directing and sustaining attention while limiting distraction.
Driven
Systems that govern motivation, initiation, and goal directed behavior.
Energized
Regulation of effort, engagement, and reward across sustained demands.
Calm
Mechanisms that shape emotional reactivity and recovery from stress.
Rested
Processes involved in disengagement, sleep, and restoration between periods of demand.
Present
Patterns of inward attention that influence awareness of the present moment.
Focused
Processes involved in directing and sustaining attention while limiting distraction.
Driven
Systems that govern motivation, initiation, and goal directed behavior.
Energized
Regulation of effort, engagement, and reward across sustained demands.
Calm
Mechanisms that shape emotional reactivity and recovery from stress.
Rested
Processes involved in disengagement, sleep, and restoration between periods of demand.
/THE BENEFITS
When your brain is working with you, everything else gets easier.
Protocols are personalized to your goals. These are some of the shifts people describe most often.
A quieter, clearer mind
Your thoughts are present but not overwhelming. There’s less overthinking and rumination. It’s easier to stay in the moment and think clearly.
Improved productivity & focus
Initiating tasks takes less friction, and attention is easier to maintain without constant internal pull or drift.
Emotional steadiness
Stressful moments feel more contained. You’re able to respond and move on without carrying residual tension forward.
Better recovery
Unwinding becomes easier, sleep and HRV often improve over time. You’re mentally more prepared to take on hard days.
A quieter, clearer mind
Your thoughts are present but not overwhelming. There’s less overthinking and rumination. It’s easier to stay in the moment and think clearly.
Improved productivity & focus
Initiating tasks takes less friction, and attention is easier to maintain without constant internal pull or drift.
Emotional steadiness
Stressful moments feel more contained. You’re able to respond and move on without carrying residual tension forward.
Better recovery
Unwinding becomes easier, sleep and HRV often improve over time. You’re mentally more prepared to take on hard days.
/SAFETY & STANDARDS
A safe, controlled approach backed by nearly 20 years of clinical use.
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FDA-cleared neurotech
Sessions use FDA-cleared devices and are delivered by trained technicians.
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Clinical oversight
All treatments are administered by trained and specialized technicians, and all care is overseen by licensed medical professionals.
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Safe & well-tolerated
Extensive clinical trials demonstrate consistent safety profile across diverse patient populations.
You may notice a light tapping sensation or a clicking sound. Both are brief and expected.
/CLINICAL EVIDENCE
Backed by rigorous
scientific research
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Clinical Studies
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Success Rate
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Cleared
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Years of Research
Real-world effectiveness of a single-day regimen for TMS
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation • 2025
Nearly 80% of participants experienced significant reduction in depression and anxiety symptoms at three months, and 50% experienced it through six months.
Frequently asked questions
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive technology that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain regions. It has been used clinically for nearly 20 years. At Pharia, we target the regions involved in focus, rumination, reactivity, and drive — personalized to your goals.