Transforming
Lives Through
TMS Therapy
At TMS Solutions, our mission is simple: improving lives through safe, effective, non-invasive mental health treatments. We understand the toll depression takes on individuals and families, and we offer renewed hope when traditional methods fall short.
We are committed to patient-centered care, treating everyone with compassion and respect. By harnessing the power of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), we provide an innovative, effective, and safe path to wellness.
Our dedication extends beyond treatment—it shapes the relationships we build and the communities we serve. Join us in creating brighter futures, one person at a time.
TMS Solutions
A Journey of
Transformation
- 2014 Founded by Christopher Blackburn and Dr. Robert Sammons with a mission to make TMS therapy accessible and transform lives.
Goal: Provide effective, non-invasive solutions for depression. - 2016 In-network insurance options across many clinics nationwide
Impact: Improved accessibility to life-changing TMS therapy for patients served by these locations. - 2016 An adolescent trial was conducted, focusing on establishing TMS therapy’s safety and efficacy for treating adolescent depression.
Commitment: We remain dedicated to advancing TMS research and improving outcomes for patients. - 2018 Launched TMS curriculum at the University of Washington.
Purpose: Equip future practitioners with hands-on TMS experience through a dedicated training program. - 2019 Offered TMS therapy to veterans through clinics credentialed with VA insurance.
Commitment: Support veteran mental health, an issue especially meaningful to co-founder Dr. Sammons. - 2020 Quiet Explosions, an award-winning documentary released in 2020, highlights TMS therapy’s impact and aims to set a new standard in mental health care.
Commitment: We remain dedicated to raising awareness and driving innovation in mental health treatment.
Meet The
Executive Team
Randy Oostra, DM, FACHE
CEO - Chief Executive Officer
Randy Oostra, DM, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer of TMS Solutions, brings over 40 years of healthcare leadership to our mission of transforming mental health care through innovative treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). As former CEO of ProMedica, he led a mission-driven organization focused on holistic health and social determinants, impacting millions annually.
His extensive experience ensures TMS Solutions delivers transformative outcomes for clients and compelling opportunities for investors.
Manish Karamchandani, MD
CMO - Chief Medical Officer
Meet Our Expert Team
Robert Sammons, MD PhD
Co-Founder | CMO Emeritus
Dr. Robert Sammons received his Ph.D. from University of North Carolina at Greensboro, his M.D. from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and was trained in TMS at the Harvard School of Medicine. He has been a leader in the TMS field, serving in numerous capacities with the Clinical TMS Society (CTMSS). He has been a member of the Outreach, Legal, Business and Ethics, and Annual Meeting committees, serving as Chairman of the 2023 CTMSS Annual Meeting. He was elected to the Board of Directors and, from there, elected to the Executive committee. Dr. Sammons was a lecturer for the Pulses course, and has presented three CTMSS Grand Rounds, most recently the August 2023 CME, Anatomy Of Theta Burst. In 2023, he was made a Fellow in the CTMSS and was awarded the first ever Legacy award at the annual meeting. He also serves on the Foundation For the Advancement of TMS Board of Directors, which established the Bob Sammons TMS Research Fund.
Dr. Sammons was added as an adjunct research professor at Colorado Mesa University to develop and publish research and clinical trial information using TMS technology, with the hope that TMS will be approved for treating other conditions, including PTSD. As a veteran, he is especially interested in this issue with regard to the VA system.
In 2014, Dr. Sammons and Christopher Blackburn co-founded TMS Solutions with the goal of expanding the availability of transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of depression. They are actively seeking strategic partnerships with like-minded doctors and clinics to work with them in this life-changing process.
Christopher Blackburn
Founder | President
Chris graduated with a BA from Gonzaga University. He was a NCAA Division I athlete and was in the US Men’s Soccer National Team pool from 1988-1991. While at Gonzaga and following graduation, he worked for the US Government, becoming a front-line intelligence source during the Balkan wars, for which he received several commendations and international accolades. He also participated in The Wharton School Entrepreneurship program.
While charting an innovative business development path with Dr. Sammons, Chris’s path quickly became a super highway of fierce advocacy for their TMS patients. He has made it his life’s mission to spread awareness about depression and help those suffering achieve relief. The driving force behind his work is seeing patients’ lives transformed in front of his eyes, despite years or even decades of suffering with depression. Chris works diligently to offer TMS to as many forward thinking doctors and clinics as possible, to ensure TMS is available to all those suffering with depression.
His greatest accomplishments and loves are his kids
Guided by Our Six Core Principles
Saving Lives
TMS therapy provides a renewed sense of hope for those struggling with depression.
Connection
Building neural and human connections to support healing.
Unwavering Passion
Driven by a deep desire to help others through TMS.
Leadership
Leading the field in TMS education and clinical expertise.
Veteran Advocacy
Honoring veterans by providing accessible, effective mental health treatment.
Spreading the Message
Raising awareness to establish TMS as a mainstream treatment.
Veterans
Committed to Supporting Veterans
We honor those who served by offering TMS therapy for PTSD and depression in a supportive environment. Contact us to learn more.
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