At Westside, we believe that true health goes beyond your teeth and skin. EXOMIND™ is a drug-free, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment that supports mental wellness — helping patients experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and low mood find meaningful relief through science. You are awake throughout, it feels like light tapping on the scalp, and a session takes about twenty minutes.
EXOMIND™ is not a replacement for professional mental health care. Dr. Sabah Jarullah, our on-site family physician, assesses every patient and directs treatment.
This care is provided on the medical side of Westside under Dr. Sabah Jarullah, family physician. Every patient begins with a medical assessment; insured visits are covered under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. No referral needed.
EXOMIND™ is a next-generation transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device developed by BTL – the same company behind EMFACE®, EMVITAL®, and EMSCULPT NEO®. It uses ExoTMS™ technology to deliver precise magnetic pulses to targeted areas of the brain, activating neural pathways involved in mood regulation, emotional control, and cognitive clarity.
TMS has been studied for decades and is a well-established therapeutic approach. What makes EXOMIND™ different from traditional TMS devices is its streamlined treatment protocol, enhanced patient comfort, and shorter session times — approximately 30 minutes versus 40–60 minutes for conventional TMS.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation – Explained Simply During an EXOMIND™ session, the device generates gentle, focused magnetic pulses that pass safely through the scalp and skull to reach specific regions of the brain. These pulses stimulate neural activity in the targeted area – in a way similar to how physical exercise strengthens muscles and neural pathways in the body.
Targeting the Right Region EXOMIND™ targets the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) – the area of the brain most associated with mood regulation, self-control, decision-making, and emotional resilience. In people experiencing depression, anxiety, or chronic stress, this region is often underactive. By gently stimulating it, EXOMIND™ helps restore more balanced, healthy brain activity over a series of sessions.
EXOMIND™ may be suitable for individuals experiencing:
EXOMIND™ is often used as part of a broader wellness approach – complementing therapy, lifestyle changes, or in some cases, existing medication. It offers a meaningful option for those who prefer to avoid adding or increasing medication, or for whom medication alone has not provided sufficient relief.
EXOMIND™ is not a replacement for professional mental health care. A consultation with your provider will determine whether EXOMIND™ is the right step for you.
Individual outcomes vary. EXOMIND™ is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Step 1 — Consultation We begin with a thorough wellness consultation to understand your symptoms, goals, and health history. A safety screening is completed to confirm EXOMIND™ suitability (the device is not suitable for those with certain implanted metal devices or a history of seizure disorders).
Step 2 — Positioning You are comfortably seated or reclined. The EXOMIND™ applicator is positioned precisely over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. The motor threshold is calibrated to your individual brain on the first visit.
If you’re in Calgary or anywhere in Alberta and looking for EXOMIND™ therapy, Westside is where you come.
We believe the mouth, jaw, body, and mind are deeply connected — chronic jaw pain affects mood, poor sleep worsens mental health, and anxiety can manifest as teeth grinding. At Westside, we are committed to treating our patients as whole people, not just teeth.
Yes. EXOMIND™ is Health Canada-licensed and FDA-cleared. It is non-invasive, drug-free, and produces no systemic side effects. A safety screening is completed before your first session to ensure suitability.
No referral is needed to book a consultation. Our provider will conduct a thorough assessment at your first visit.
EXOMIND™ is generally compatible with most medications and can complement existing mental health treatments. Always inform your provider of your current medications and conditions at your consultation.
Some patients notice improved mood, mental clarity, or better sleep within the first 1–2 sessions. Others see more gradual improvement over the full course of 4 treatments and the following weeks. Results continue to improve for up to 3 months after treatment ends.
Coverage varies by insurance plan. Our team can provide documentation to support your insurance submission.
EXOMIND™ is not recommended for individuals with implanted electrical devices (pacemakers, cochlear implants), certain metal implants in the head or neck, or a history of seizure disorders. A full screening is conducted at your consultation.
No. EXOMIND™ is best used as part of a comprehensive wellness approach. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care, therapy, or prescribed medication. Dr. Sabah coordinates with your psychiatrist, psychologist or family doctor so EXOMIND™ fits into your overall mental health plan.
Yes. EXOMIND™ treatments can be financed through Beautifi at 0% interest — we cover the interest on your behalf. Ask our team for details at your consultation.
EXOMIND™ is a drug-free, non-invasive magnetic stimulation technology used in our physician-assessed mind wellness program for mood, focus, stress resilience, recovery and rest.
EXOMIND™ runs on two pathways at Westside. Select 2 is the wellness pathway described above. Select 1 is clinical transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment for people with a formal diagnosis or clinically significant symptoms – prescribed, directed and reviewed by Dr. Sabah Jarullah, our on-site family physician, within EXOMIND™'s Health Canada-licensed indications.
The cornerstone TMS indication – Health Canada-licensed and FDA-cleared, with the strongest published evidence base. Suitable for treatment-resistant depression, for people who cannot tolerate antidepressant side effects, and as an add-on when medication or therapy has plateaued.
A licensed TMS indication. The EXOMIND™ protocol for OCD is part of emerging clinical practice supported by ongoing research, and works best alongside exposure and response prevention therapy – we coordinate closely with your psychiatrist or therapist throughout.
Within EXOMIND™'s Canadian licensed indications. Assessed with validated measures at baseline and tracked through the course.
Within EXOMIND™'s Canadian licensed indications, supported by published clinical evidence.
These are emerging clinical applications of an established neuromodulation technology – supported by ongoing studies and by the underlying mechanism (stimulation of the prefrontal region that regulates mood, behaviour and cognition) – but not yet established to the same degree as depression and OCD. They are discussed case by case at your assessment and documented as such.
A 60-minute assessment with Dr. Sabah: your history, current treatments and medications, a full contraindication screen, bipolar and safety screening, and validated baseline measures such as the PHQ-9, GAD-7 or Y-BOCS.
Before starting, Dr. Sabah coordinates with your psychiatrist, psychologist or family doctor. Your medications and therapy continue – TMS works alongside them, not instead of them.
Typically 10 to 12 sessions, two per week for five to six weeks, about 20 minutes each. Coil placement is set at session one by motor-threshold mapping; you are awake and can return to your day.
A mid-course review, a full reassessment after the final session, and follow-ups at three and six months, with maintenance sessions if needed.
Clinical-pathway courses are often eligible for Health Spending Account submission with Dr. Sabah's MD designation, and some extended health plans cover TMS for treatment-resistant depression – check with your insurer. EXOMIND™ is never started during an acute crisis: if you have thoughts of harming yourself, call 911 or the Alberta Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642, and we will re-evaluate once you are safe.
Content reviewed by Dr. Zubaida Hussain, dentist, and Dr. Sabah Jarullah, family physician, at Westside, West Springs, Calgary SW — last reviewed September 2026. Educational information only; it does not replace an assessment with your provider.
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