Spectral EEG (sEEG), PrTMS®, & NeuroSync™

The First Measurable Vital Sign for the Brain

For decades, psychiatry has relied on subjective information. But at Alleviant, we believe the brain deserves the same clarity, measurement, and precision as every other organ in the body.

That’s why we use Spectral EEG (sEEG) — a quick, non-invasive brain scan that gives us real-time insight into your brain’s electrical activity. It’s the foundation of Objective Psychiatry — and it’s changing everything.

What Is sEEG?

Spectral EEG (spectral electroencephalogram) is a painless, gel-free, 4-minute scan that maps brainwave activity across 19 major cortical regions.

 

This scan helps us detect:

  • Under- or over-activity in emotional regulation areas

  • Communication disruptions between brain regions

  • Patterns associated with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, OCD, and more

  • Cognitive inefficiencies in memory, attention, and sleep

  • Signs of toxic, nutritional, or stress-related dysfunction

 

We use sEEG to:

  • Establish a baseline brain profile

  • Identify personalized treatment targets

  • Evaluate the neurological impact of mood, trauma, or cognitive disorders

  • Track brain function and therapeutic progress over time

  • Add objective data to psychiatric diagnosis and planning

In other words: we see what your brain is doing — and why you feel the way you do.

Who Should Get an sEEG?

  • Individuals struggling with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive symptoms

  • Patients dissatisfied with past treatments or progress

  • Those beginning or adjusting psychiatric medications

  • High performers seeking brain optimization

  • Anyone wanting a baseline scan to monitor brain health over time

Why It Matters

Every person’s brain is different. sEEG allows us to move away from trial-and-error psychiatry and toward a measurable, personalized, and trackable approach.

PrTMS®: Personalized TMS Guided by Brain Data

At Alleviant, we offer PrTMS® — a form of personalized repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation guided by spectral EEG (sEEG). This method was pioneered by Dr. Kevin Murphy and his company PeakLogic, who developed the process of using sEEG to guide and customize TMS parameters for each individual.

By identifying subtle disruptions in brainwave activity, PrTMS® enables us to target specific brain regions and optimize the stimulation protocol accordingly.

Note: While PrTMS® has shown effectiveness in clinical settings, peer-reviewed research currently supports its use primarily for conditions such as depression and OCD. Additional indications are being explored, but claims should be viewed in light of ongoing scientific evaluation.

Conditions Where PrTMS® Has Shown Effectiveness:

  • Major depressive disorder

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Cognitive fatigue

  • Stress-related symptoms

  • Focus and attention issues

  • Autism spectrum symptoms (response varies individually)

We personalize all care plans, and treatment results vary case by case.

Treatment Options for PrTMS®

1. Insurance-Based PrTMS®

Insurance coverage may apply to patients age 18+ with treatment-resistant depression or OCD. Requirements often include:

  • A formal diagnosis

  • Failure on three or more antidepressant medications

  • Current moderate-to-severe symptoms

  • Participation in talk therapy

  • Preauthorization from the insurance provider

Note: Patients under age 18 are generally not covered for TMS by insurance, though exceptions may occur in some cases with specific diagnoses.

2. Cash-Pay PrTMS®

Available to individuals ages 5 and up, this option is based on your sEEG results and clinical symptoms — no diagnosis or preauthorization required.

Package Rate: $3,000

Includes:

  • 15 PrTMS® treatments

  • 4 sEEG scans

  • 4 clinical consultations with a provider to interpret your scans and adjust your protocol

Treatment frequency and duration may be adjusted based on:

  • Progress in sEEG patterns

  • Symptom changes

  • Functional improvements

This path supports mental health, recovery, and performance goals — even without a formal diagnosis.

NeuroSync™: The Goal of All Alleviant Care

At Alleviant, NeuroSync™ refers to our broader therapeutic philosophy: helping the brain resynchronize and heal. Whether through medication management, psychotherapy, nutritional support, health coaching, or PrTMS®, our goal is the same:

To optimize your brain’s ability to regulate, connect, and thrive.

While PrTMS® is one of the tools we use, NeuroSync™ is not a TMS protocol — it’s the name of our commitment to restoring whole-brain balance through integrated, evidence-based care.

How sEEG Works

Fast. Painless. Objective.

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No gel. No glue. No discomfort.

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Takes just 4 minutes.

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Interpreted by your provider and built into your care plan.

What Each Lead Measures:

  • Fp1 (Left Prefrontal Cortex): Situational awareness; vigilance
    Helps monitor the environment and stay alert. Important for attention and risk assessment.

  • Fp2 (Right Prefrontal Cortex): Impulsivity; decision control; perseveration
    Regulates impulsive behavior, repetitive thoughts/actions (perseveration), and decision-making control.

  • FZ (Midline Frontal Cortex): Execution functions; linear tasks
    Coordinates goal-oriented behavior, focus, and structured task execution.

  • F3 (Left Frontal Cortex): Expressive language; verbal impulse control
    Supports language production and controlling outbursts or verbal impulsivity.

  • F4 (Right Frontal Cortex): Judgement and planning
    Involved in higher-order thinking, planning future actions, and evaluating consequences.

  • F7 (Anterior Temporal-Frontal Junction): Language, reading comprehension
    Integrates verbal processing and understanding, especially reading comprehension and syntax.

  • F8 (Right Lateral Frontal): Emotional availability
    Connects emotional regulation with social responsiveness and empathy.

  • CZ (Central Midline): Primary somatosensory; gross motor function
    Involved in basic body sensation (like touch) and control of large body movements (walking, posture).

  • C3 (Left Central): Right-sided somatosensory; fine motor skills
    Controls right-hand fine movements and senses; handwriting, buttoning, etc.

  • C4 (Right Central): Left-sided somatosensory; fine motor skills
    Controls left-hand fine movements and body sensations.

  • T3 (Left Temporal): Auditory processing; sound perception
    Processes sound, speech recognition, and phonetic interpretation.

  • T4 (Right Temporal): Auditory processing; sound perception
    Non-verbal sound perception (e.g., music, tone), emotional intonation in voices.

  • PZ (Midline Parietal): Visual memory; cognitive function; dreaming
    Integrates visual memories and imagination; also linked with REM/dreaming.

  • P3 (Left Parietal): Visuospatial memory; depth perception
    Helps understand spatial orientation and 3D positioning (important for driving, sports, etc.).

  • P4 (Right Parietal): Visuospatial memory; analytical skills
    Adds logic, calculations, and analytical problem-solving to spatial memory.

  • P7 (Left Parieto-Occipital): Secondary visual processing; night vision
    Supports processing of visual scenes and low-light visuals.

  • P8 (Right Parieto-Occipital): Secondary visual processing; color; shapes
    Helps recognize complex visuals like color, form, and abstract patterns.

  • O1 (Left Occipital): Primary visual processing; visual acuity
    Handles initial visual input — sharpness, brightness, shapes, etc.

  • O2 (Right Occipital): Primary visual processing; visual acuity; depth perception
    Adds depth, dimension, and more complex spatial understanding to visual signals.

  • A2 (Right Ear/Mastoid Area): Heart rate
    Sometimes reflects autonomic nervous system signals; may correlate with HR variability or arousal.

Your Brain Deserves Data

You wouldn’t treat a heart without an EKG or diabetes without tracking blood sugar. Yet for decades, psychiatry has worked in the dark.

With sEEG and PrTMS®, we’re bringing the brain into the light.

Schedule Your Appointment

Take control of your brain health today. Schedule an sEEG scan or consult about PrTMS® at any participating Alleviant location.

Insurances Accepted

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This is not an inclusive list as we are in-network with most major insurances.