If you struggle to get restful sleep or feel constantly fatigued despite spending hours in bed, your brain may not be achieving the synchronized rhythms needed for healthy, restorative rest. Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT) is an advanced, non-invasive approach that helps optimize brainwave activity—supporting more balanced sleep patterns and improving overall daytime focus, energy, and well-being.
Unlike medications or sleep aids, MeRT is a personalized neuromodulation protocol designed to gently stimulate specific regions of the brain using magnetic pulses. By measuring and mapping your unique brainwave function, MeRT aims to help restore natural communication patterns between brain networks that influence sleep quality, circadian rhythm regulation, and mood stability.
“We had exhausted every available treatment, hoping to help our daughter. Nothing worked—then we found Brainwave. MeRT changed everything for us.”
– PARENT OF MERT PATIENT
Last Updated in January 2026 by Dr. Julie Kim
Sleep quality is directly influenced by brainwave activity. During normal sleep, the brain transitions through specific stages, including light sleep, deep sleep, and rapid eye movement (REM) cycles. Each stage is linked to predictable electrical patterns that allow the body and mind to recharge.
However, when these brainwaves become desynchronized—due to chronic stress, trauma, or neurological imbalance—your ability to fall and stay asleep may be affected. You might wake frequently during the night, experience restless sleep, or feel mentally foggy upon waking. MeRT targets this underlying imbalance by identifying and modulating patterns that may interfere with natural sleep-wake cycles.
Many individuals report that MeRT helps them fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling more refreshed. Improvement may also extend beyond sleep itself, as consistent sleep supports mood balance, cognitive clarity, and immune function.
Every MeRT treatment plan begins with a quantitative EEG (qEEG) and ECG analysis, which captures the electrical activity of the brain and heart. These diagnostic tools help determine which areas of the brain may be overactive, underactive, or not communicating efficiently.
Once this data is analyzed, a customized MeRT treatment protocol is created. The therapy uses gentle magnetic pulses—similar in strength to those used in MRI technology—to encourage more synchronized neuronal firing. Over time, this optimization can:
MeRT uses a three-part protocol to measure, analyze, and support brain function:
Non-invasive brain mapping that measures individual brainwave activity.
Delivers targeted magnetic pulses to specific brain areas identified through testing.
MeRT is not a cure for any sleep disorder and should not replace other medical or behavioral treatments. Rather, it can be used alongside other sleep improvement methods—such as cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), mindfulness, or lifestyle interventions—to help optimize results.
Because MeRT is tailored to each individual’s brain activity, experiences vary. Some patients notice meaningful improvements within a few weeks, while others may benefit from a full treatment plan over several sessions. Ongoing evaluation helps track changes in sleep quality and brain function as therapy progresses.
If poor sleep is affecting your energy, focus, or quality of life, a customized MeRT program may help restore balance to your brain’s natural rhythms. Our team of brain health specialists will assess your unique needs through advanced neurodiagnostic testing and design a treatment approach tailored just for you.
Reach out to our team today to learn how MeRT can support better sleep, improved mental clarity, and a renewed sense of well-being.
You may still have a lot of questions about whether MeRT or TMS is the right treatment for you, and our New Patient Coordinator is here to help you! She’ll take the time to listen, answer questions, explain costs, and put your mind at ease. She can also assist you in getting scheduled should you decide to move forward with treatment.
Think of it this way: Making one free call can be the first step in freeing yourself from the symptoms of your condition.
