MeRT for Long COVID · Brain Fog · Michigan

Your doctor says your tests are normal.
But you still don't feel like yourself.

Long COVID neurological symptoms — brain fog, cognitive fatigue, memory problems — often don't show up on standard tests. MeRT^® maps the actual brainwave patterns driving your symptoms and targets them directly.

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Neurological symptoms of Long COVID

The fog is real — even when the tests come back normal

Long COVID neurological symptoms affect millions of people who had COVID-19 — from mild to severe cases — and they can persist for months or years after the initial infection. Standard blood work and imaging often return normal results, leaving patients without answers or a clear treatment path.

MeRT takes a different approach. A quantitative EEG can reveal patterns of brainwave dysregulation that standard tests don't capture — and those patterns often correlate directly with the symptoms patients describe.

Brain fog

Cognitive fatigue

Memory difficulties

Difficulty concentrating

Word-finding problems

Sleep disruption

Fatigue disproportionate to activity

Mood changes and depression

Headaches

"I had COVID over a year ago. My tests are all normal. My doctors don't know what to tell me. But I still can't think clearly, I'm exhausted all the time, and I'm not the person I was before."

— A common experience among Long COVID patients seeking care at Brain Treatment Center Michigan

Why standard care falls short

Long COVID is a neurological problem. Most treatments don't address it at that level.

Emerging research suggests neuroinflammation and disrupted neural network connectivity may contribute to Long COVID cognitive symptoms — patterns that quantitative EEG can sometimes identify and that MeRT is designed to address. These are brainwave-level changes — and they require a brainwave-level assessment to identify.

Most PCPs and neurologists don't have tools to measure or treat this. MeRT does — because it starts with a quantitative EEG that maps exactly what's happening in the brain, then applies targeted stimulation to the specific networks that are dysregulated.

For physicians referring Long COVID patients

If you have patients with persistent neurological symptoms after COVID-19 and standard workup is unremarkable, MeRT may offer a pathway you haven't been able to provide. Brain Treatment Center Michigan accepts physician referrals for Long COVID evaluation and treatment. Contact our team at (269) 430-7966 or info@braintreatmentusa.com to discuss a patient.

Why MeRT for Long COVID

A treatment built around your brain's current state — not a diagnosis category

MeRT doesn't treat "Long COVID" as a single condition with a fixed protocol. It treats the specific pattern of dysregulation in your brain — which may look different from one Long COVID patient to the next. The qEEG is the starting point every time.

Quantitative EEG — not standard tests

Standard MRI and blood tests don't measure brainwave activity. qEEG does — revealing dysregulation patterns that correlate with cognitive and neurological symptoms.

Personalized protocol

Your treatment is built from your EEG data — not a one-size-fits-all protocol. Frequency, location, and timing are all tuned to your specific findings.

Adjusts as you respond

The EEG is repeated at weeks two, four, and six so the protocol evolves as your brain responds — no other treatment approach does this.

Drug-free and non-invasive

No medications, no side effects, no needles. MeRT uses gentle magnetic pulses — gentle enough for pediatric patients, effective enough to produce measurable EEG changes.

How the process works

From consultation to results — six weeks.

Consultation and evaluation

We review your COVID history, symptom timeline, prior workup, and current medications. Dr. Wood conducts a intake evaluation with our psychiatrist to assess mood and cognitive symptoms — common Long COVID complications that may be addressed alongside the neurological treatment.

qEEG brain mapping

A comfortable EEG cap records your brainwave patterns. No needles, no discomfort. The data reveals where your brain's communication is dysregulated — often in areas directly linked to the symptoms you're experiencing.

Daily treatment sessions

Monday through Friday, five days a week, for approximately six weeks. Each session is 30–45 minutes. The EEG is repeated at weeks two, four, and six to refine the protocol.

Results review

At the end of treatment you review your before-and-after EEG data with the physician team — seeing exactly how your brainwave patterns changed over the course of treatment.

The functional medicine difference

Long COVID is rarely just neurological. Systemic inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, microbiome disruption, and hormonal dysregulation all contribute to the symptom picture many patients experience. Brain Treatment Center Michigan's functional medicine approach — led by Dr. Wallace — evaluates and addresses these root-cause contributors alongside the MeRT treatment itself, giving patients a more comprehensive path to recovery.

Our physician team

Comprehensive, physician-led Long COVID care

Dr. Ramona Wallace, DO

Chief Medical Officer · Functional Medicine Physician

Dr. Wallace oversees all clinical protocols at Brain Treatment Center Michigan. Her functional medicine background is particularly relevant to Long COVID — she evaluates systemic contributors including inflammation, mitochondrial health, and nutritional status alongside neurological treatment.

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Dr. Jennifer A. Wood, MD

Psychiatrist · Adult & Pediatric · 20+ Years Experience

Dr. Wood conducts intake evaluation with our psychiatrists as part of the intake process. Depression, anxiety, and cognitive symptoms frequently co-occur with Long COVID neurological symptoms — a complete psychiatric assessment ensures the full clinical picture is addressed.

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Common questions

What Long COVID patients ask

How do I know if my symptoms are neurological Long COVID vs something else?

The qEEG evaluation is part of the answer — it reveals whether there are measurable brainwave abnormalities correlating with your symptoms. Our physician team will also review your full history during the consultation. You don't need a formal "Long COVID" diagnosis to be evaluated; you need a symptom picture that fits and a willingness to find out what's happening in your brain.

How long after COVID can MeRT help?

MeRT can be beneficial in both acute and chronic phases of Long COVID neurological symptoms. Patients come to us anywhere from a few months to several years after their initial infection. The qEEG identifies current patterns of dysregulation regardless of when symptoms began.

Does insurance cover Long COVID treatment?

MeRT for Long COVID is an off-label use of rTMS technology, so the treatment itself is cash-pay — insurance does not cover the rTMS sessions. However, if you have an accepted insurance plan, we can often bill your physician visits and EEGs separately, which typically reduces your total cash-pay cost by approximately 33%. Contact care team at (269) 430-7966 to discuss your specific situation before your first appointment.

Can MeRT help with Long COVID fatigue as well as brain fog?

Many patients report improvement in both cognitive and fatigue symptoms following MeRT treatment. Fatigue in Long COVID is often neurological in origin — related to dysregulation in the same networks that drive cognitive symptoms — so treatment addressing those networks can benefit both.

Want to know what this costs and whether insurance applies to your situation? See cost & insurance details →

Get started

Schedule a no-cost introductory call

We currently have limited new patient availability at both locations. Our care team will reach out within one business day — no commitment required — just a conversation about your symptoms and whether MeRT may be right for you.

If you're a physician referring a Long COVID patient, call us directly to discuss the case.

Call (269) 430-7966 — ask for our care team

info@braintreatmentusa.com

Metro Detroit (Sterling Heights) & Grand Rapids

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Your doctor says your tests are normal.But you still don't feel like yourself.