rTMS Cost: Individual Therapy Packages in Switzerland and Germany
If you are considering rTMS, you mainly want to know: What does a session cost? How are the TMS therapy costs composed? And how does billing work — private insurance, Beihilfe (German civil-service aid), supplemental insurance, or as a self-pay service?
Our treatments do not follow a rigid standard tariff. Duration, intensity, and therapy concept are planned individually, with the goal of finding a high-quality, personal, and medically sound solution.
For this reason, the information on this page is intended as orientation. You will get an overview of our treatment concepts, treatment formats, and organizational framework at our locations in Switzerland and Germany. Which therapy makes sense — and which costs result from it — is something we clarify together in a personal initial consultation.
How Much Does an rTMS Session Cost? Overview of rTMS Costs
The cost of an rTMS treatment depends on several factors: the chosen protocol, the session duration, the treatment intensity, and any diagnostics or complementary procedures. Depending on the protocol, shorter formats can begin at around 4 minutes and last up to about 30 minutes. Especially short theta-burst protocols can be convenient for patients in everyday life.
Depending on the therapy concept, the entry point for treatment can already lie in the lower three-digit range; structured series and intensive treatment programs are priced accordingly above that. Which solution is medically sensible and organizationally suitable for you is something we work out together in a personal initial consultation. In this way, there is no flat standard price, but rather an individually tailored treatment concept — with the person at the center.
rTMS & TPS Initial Consultation Check
Your structured starting point – before you commit.
- Submission of prior medical records
- Assessment of your current situation, symptoms, and medical history
- Indication review: Is rTMS, TPS, or a combination suitable for you?
- Overview of relevant protocols with timeframes and treatment rationale
- Guidance on the cost structure of your individual treatment plan
- Recommendation of next steps
Duration: approx. 30 min. | In-person | digital for patients outside CH & GER
Cost: CHF 92
Note: If a treatment programme is booked, the initial consultation fee will be fully credited.
rTMS – Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Costs
Structured treatment series, individually planned according to protocol, indication, and therapeutic goal.
- High-Frequency, Low-Frequency, or individual protocol
- Zurich 10-session block: CHF 3,236 (equivalent to CHF 323.60 per session)
- Money-back guarantee if discontinued before the 5th session (rTMS portion)
- Incl. progress documentation and closing consultation
Billing: Not a covered basic insurance (OKP) service – partial coverage via supplementary insurance may be possible.
SAINT 2.0 / Theta-Burst Compact Protocol
Accelerated protocol with increased session density, suitable for more compact treatment scheduling.
- Shorter individual sessions, approx. 4 to 10 minutes
- Multiple sessions per day possible (10–30, also available as One Day Treatment)
- Zurich 10-session block: CHF 1,976 (equivalent to CHF 197.60 per session)
- Total scope depending on protocol and indication
- Off-label
TPS Costs
independent or supplementary procedure
- Targeted impulses to stimulate defined brain regions
- Use as monotherapy (initial 6 sessions) or combined with RTMS (individual number of sessions, off-label)
- Zurich Block of 6: CHF 2,686.8 (corresponds to CHF 447.8 per session)
- Individual treatment planning according to medical assessment
Billing: No OKP service – if necessary, participation via supplementary insurance is possible.
What Does an rTMS Treatment Cost? Overview of rTMS Costs and Treatment Concepts
Every treatment is planned individually. That is why rTMS costs vary depending on the objective, protocol, number of sessions, treatment density, and complementary diagnostics. Some patients benefit from compact short protocols, others from structured series or more intensive, individualized treatment programs.
The following overview shows which treatment concepts are offered at our locations in Switzerland and Germany. Which option is medically sensible — and within which investment range it lies — is something we discuss in a personal initial consultation.
Switzerland: Zurich Location
At the Zurich location, different treatment concepts are used depending on the indication and objective:
One Day Treatment (Off-label)
An intensive theta-burst protocol delivered compactly within a single day. The individual stimulation sessions are usually short and, depending on the protocol, often last only a few minutes. With theta-burst applications in particular, individual sequences can be especially short, which makes the treatment more compatible with everyday life for many patients.
High Frequency (left DLPFC)
A well-established standard protocol within structured series. A specific brain region is stimulated with high-frequency magnetic pulses to modulate neuronal activity. Treatment typically takes place over several sessions per week.
Low Frequency (Heart Beat Monitored, Off-label)
A protocol used individually for selected questions and special indications. The low-frequency stimulation is adapted to the heart rhythm and carried out in a particularly controlled manner. The goal is a differentiated influence on neuronal activity patterns.
SAINT 2.0 (Off-label)
An accelerated theta-burst protocol with increased session density. Here, too, the individual theta-burst sessions consist of comparatively short applications. Depending on the individual design, short protocols can be not only more time-compact but also more economical than more extensive treatment formats.
Individual Protocols (Off-label)
For complex cases with personalized planning. Frequency, session duration, stimulation areas, and treatment rhythm are individually adjusted. The goal is the most precise possible tailoring to the respective starting situation.
In general: the treatment duration can vary depending on the concept and protocol. Especially short theta-burst protocols can begin at around 4 minutes, while more extensive treatments can last up to about 30 minutes. Shorter protocols are often convenient for patients in everyday life and, depending on the medical indication, can in many cases also be offered more cost-effectively. Structured series and individualized intensive programs are each put together in a medically and organizationally suitable way.
Germany: Munich Location
At the Munich location, we offer the following rTMS concepts, among others:
High Frequency (left DLPFC)
A well-established standard protocol within structured series. A specific brain region is stimulated with high-frequency magnetic pulses to modulate neuronal activity. Treatment typically takes place over several sessions per week.
Low Frequency (Heart Beat Monitored, Off-label)
A protocol used individually for selected questions and special indications. The low-frequency stimulation is adapted to the heart rhythm and carried out in a particularly controlled manner. The goal is a differentiated influence on neuronal activity patterns.
Individuelle Protokolle (Off-label)
For complex cases with personalized planning. Frequency, session duration, stimulation areas, and treatment rhythm are individually adjusted. The goal is the most precise possible tailoring to the respective starting situation.
Here, too, the following applies: duration, frequency, and overall scope depend on the individual therapy concept. The goal is not a standard treatment, but a neuromodulatory strategy tailored to your concern.
Intensive Programs and Individualized Treatment Formats
In addition to individually planned single and series treatments, we offer more intensive and individualized treatment formats. These bundle protocol, treatment structure, and organizational planning within a clear framework and are particularly suitable for patients who need a more intensive or more time-compact treatment organization.
Depending on the location and concept, these programs range from compact series to individualized intensive formats. Which treatment is medically sensible and which organizational framework fits is something we clarify in the initial consultation.
Initial Consultation and Individual Assessment
Good therapy begins with a precise assessment. In the initial consultation, we look together at which protocol, which intensity, and which organizational framework suit your concern.
Depending on the situation, a compact orientation may already be sufficient; in other cases, further diagnostics and personalized strategy planning are sensible. This keeps the entry point deliberately low-threshold without oversimplifying the quality of the treatment.
If you proceed with further treatment or book an individualized treatment program, the initial consultation can be credited — that is, integrated into the overall concept — and is therefore free of charge.
Optional Add-ons and Combinable Procedures
Depending on the findings and therapy goal, rTMS can be combined with additional diagnostic or therapeutic building blocks. These include, among others:
Wearables, Photobiomodulation, and Mobile Solutions
Complementary to the treatment, technological solutions can be used that are intended to support neurobiological processes. These include, for example, wearables or procedures such as photobiomodulation. In certain cases, mobile devices are also used that can be applied alongside therapy — for example, to maintain or optimize treatment results. One example is Glad-X, which can be tested on-site in our practices and, depending on need, is also offered for purchase or rental.
TPS (Transcranial Pulse Stimulation)
Transcranial pulse stimulation (TPS) uses short, targeted pulses to stimulate specific brain regions. The procedure is investigated in particular in the context of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and, depending on medical assessment, can be part of an individual therapy concept. In selected cases, TPS is used as a complement to rTMS.
QEEG and Personalized Strategy Planning
A QEEG (quantitative EEG) enables a differentiated analysis of brain activity. On this basis, personalized strategy planning can take place, in which stimulation areas, frequencies, and treatment rhythm are specifically defined. The goal is the most precise and individually tailored neuromodulation possible.
HRV for Progress Assessment
Heart rate variability (HRV) provides indications of the activity of the autonomic nervous system and the individual state of stress and regeneration. The measurement can be used to observe changes over the course of treatment. This makes it possible to better adjust therapy planning and intensity where appropriate.
rTMS-assisted or Augmented Psychotherapy
In some cases, psychotherapy can be combined with rTMS in terms of timing. The neuromodulatory stimulation can support the therapeutic work and facilitate certain learning and processing processes. The combination is planned individually and takes place in close coordination with the therapeutic support.
Complementary Therapy Forms
Depending on the therapy concept, complementary infusions such as ketamine, nutritional supplements, or other supportive measures can be used. The goal is to support neuroplastic processes and optimally accompany treatment success. The selection is made individually on the basis of the medical assessment.
P-DBS and Hypnotherapy
P-DBS (placebo deep brain stimulation) is an experimental concept that is being investigated as part of practice development.
Hypnotherapy can be used as a complement to therapeutically support certain psychological or psychosomatic processes. Both procedures are recommended only after individual assessment.
Which complementary procedures are sensible and how they affect the overall scope of the treatment is something we discuss individually as part of the therapy planning.
Does Health Insurance Cover rTMS?
- Germany: rTMS generally runs as a self-pay service; (partial) reimbursement by private insurance or Beihilfe may be possible, depending on the tariff and individual case.
- Switzerland: rTMS is not an OKP (basic insurance) service; a contribution may be possible through supplemental insurance.
In practice, it helps to ask your insurer in advance about “innovative therapies,” cost approval (Kostengutsprache), and the required documents.
Payment & Billing
Zurich Location (CHF)
In Switzerland, rTMS is not an OKP service. Depending on the supplemental insurance, a contribution in the area of innovative therapies may be possible.
Payment is generally made in advance, no later than one week before the appointment. Individual organizational arrangements can be discussed personally in special cases.
Munich Location (EUR)
Billing is generally handled as a self-pay or IGeL service on the basis of the GOÄ (German scale of medical fees). (Partial) reimbursement by private health insurance or Beihilfe may be possible depending on the tariff and individual case. We are happy to support you with the necessary documents.
Payment is generally made in advance, no later than one week before the appointment. Individual organizational arrangements can be discussed personally in special cases.
Money-Back Guarantee for Selected Treatment Series
For selected treatment series, transparent rules apply, which we explain individually in the initial consultation. If, within the first 5 treatments of the first series, you determine that the therapy is not the right path for you, our package conditions for refunding the rTMS portion apply.
Excluded are diagnostic and additional services already provided, in particular strategy consultations, QEEG, psychotherapy, HRV, P-DBS, One Day Treatment, as well as other individually agreed additional building blocks.
In the initial consultation, we inform you transparently. For privately insured patients, the refund applies in each case to the portion not covered by the insurer.
International Guests and Short-Term Therapies (Zurich)
For international guests and short-term therapies, special conditions are possible; depending on need, interpreter fees may apply.
Personal Consultation on rTMS Costs and Treatment Options
Every treatment with us is planned individually. That is why rTMS costs, treatment duration, and therapy concept depend on your starting situation, your goals, and the chosen protocol.
In a personal conversation, we clarify together which form of neuromodulation suits you, whether complementary diagnostics make sense, and within which framework the treatment moves. Our approach is deliberately individual: the person is at the center, not a standard tariff.
If you have questions about rTMS costs, TPS, treatment formats, or organizational processes, we are happy to advise you personally. You can contact us easily via the contact form or by phone.
FAQ on the Cost of rTMS and TPS Treatment
How much does an rTMS session cost?
That depends on the protocol, duration, location, and possible additional diagnostics. Shorter formats can, depending on the protocol, begin in the lower three-digit range. More extensive series or more intensive treatment programs are priced accordingly above that. With especially short theta-burst protocols, the time and economic effort can also be lower.
What does an rTMS treatment cost in total?
The total costs depend on the therapy goal, protocol, number of sessions, and possible add-ons. That is why the individual cost framework is determined in the initial consultation.
Why are there no longer fixed standard prices?
Because rTMS and complementary procedures are planned individually. Not every person needs the same session duration, the same frequency, or the same protocol. Our goal is a suitable, medically sound, and individually tailored therapy plan.
Does health insurance cover rTMS?
In Germany, rTMS is generally provided as a self-pay service; partial reimbursement by private health insurance or Beihilfe may be possible depending on the tariff. In Switzerland, rTMS is not an OKP service; supplemental insurance may contribute depending on the contract.
How does the money-back guarantee work?
For selected treatment series, individual rules apply, which we discuss transparently in advance.
For Physicians: Membership / Cooperation
Sharing rTMS Doctors
- You bring your own patients.
- After instruction, you may use the devices yourself.
- Support is optional.
Neuro-Spa Franchising
With Neuro-Spa Franchising, we offer physicians and therapeutic institutions the opportunity to become part of an innovative network in the field of neuromodulation and modern brain stimulation. The concept combines medical expertise, structured training, and ongoing professional support.
Members benefit from a community of specialized practitioners, access to training, and support with implementing the procedures in their own practice or clinic. The goal is to offer high-quality neuromodulatory therapies in a structured and quality-assured manner.
If you would like to learn more about the concept, requirements, and opportunities for cooperation, you will find further information on the following page.
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