Physician-Led TMS in San Diego
Drug-free, FDA-cleared TMS therapy planned and personally led by a San Diego psychiatrist, not handed off to a technician.
Why Choose Us
Your treatment is designed and supervised by an MD, from the first evaluation through the final session. Most clinics hand this off to techs. We do not.
TMS uses targeted magnetic pulses, not medication, so it can help when antidepressants have fallen short, with none of the systemic side effects.
A small, private practice where you are a patient we know by name. Every plan starts with a real conversation and a thorough evaluation.
A calm, comfortable suite and scheduling designed to fit a real life, so treatment feels manageable instead of disruptive.
What We Treat
Meet Your Psychiatrist
Dr. Salguero is a San Diego psychiatrist, physician-scientist, and educator. He earned his MD at the University of Guadalajara School of Medicine, completed advanced studies in clinical nutrition, holds a PhD in Molecular Biology in Medicine, and completed his psychiatry residency at UC San Diego.
His work spans psychiatry, personalized medicine, nutrition, and integrative health, a whole-person view of mental health. He brought advanced TMS into his own practice so patients could access a drug-free option guided directly by a physician, and every plan begins with a real conversation and a thorough evaluation.
Psychiatrist. MD, PhD. Trained at UC San Diego.The Space
TMS should feel nothing like a hospital. Our suite is quiet and private, with natural light and comfortable seating, designed to help you relax while you get treated. You see the same familiar faces every visit, in a setting built around comfort instead of volume.
Request a ConsultationHow to Get Started
Call or text us at 858-461-8614, or send the consultation form, whatever is easiest for you.
We answer your questions and schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Salguero.
You receive a thorough psychiatric evaluation and an honest recommendation, with no pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses focused magnetic pulses, the same technology as an MRI, to gently stimulate the areas of the brain that regulate mood. It is non-invasive, requires no sedation, and you stay fully awake. Most people relax during a session and drive themselves home afterward.
TMS is FDA-cleared for major depressive disorder and for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and it is frequently used for depression that comes with significant anxiety. During your evaluation, Dr. Salguero determines whether TMS is an appropriate fit for your symptoms.
TMS is well tolerated. There is no anesthesia and no downtime, and you are awake and alert the whole time. Most people describe a light tapping sensation on the scalp. Because it is drug-free, it avoids the systemic side effects that come with many medications.
TMS is one of the most established options for people whose depression has not lifted with antidepressants. It works through a different mechanism than medication, which is why it can help when prescriptions have not.
A psychiatrist. At many TMS clinics, treatment is handed off to technicians. Here, Dr. Salguero, a UC San Diego trained MD and PhD psychiatrist, personally designs and oversees your care from the first evaluation to the last session.
TMS Therapy in San Diego
If you are searching for TMS therapy in San Diego, you are likely looking for real relief that does not depend on another prescription. At Brain Strength for Life, TMS is led personally by a psychiatrist, from your first evaluation through your final session. Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate the regions of the brain involved in mood regulation. It is an evidence-based option for adults who have not responded to medication, cannot tolerate side effects, or want a drug-free path forward.
TMS is FDA-cleared for major depressive disorder and is one of the most established options for people whose depression has not lifted with antidepressants. Sessions are brief, you are awake the entire time, and there is no anesthesia and no recovery period, so most people return to their day immediately.
TMS is also FDA-cleared for obsessive-compulsive disorder and is frequently used for depression accompanied by significant anxiety. During your evaluation, Dr. Salguero will determine whether TMS is an appropriate fit for your specific symptoms and history.
The biggest difference at Brain Strength for Life is who is in the room. Many TMS clinics hand treatment off to technicians. Here, a psychiatrist designs and oversees your care personally, as one part of a thoughtful, whole-person plan focused on building lasting brain health. We provide TMS therapy for patients throughout San Diego and the surrounding communities, including La Jolla, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, and Pacific Beach.