Our mission
To advance awareness, advocacy, and access to TMS as a life-enhancing treatment worldwide.
Who We Are
Our vision
A world where TMS is readily accessible to everyone.
Our values
- Impact
- Patient-Centeredness
- Excellence & Integrity
- Stewardship
- Innovation
Our impact
TMS is giving people their lives back.
Since 2022, FACTMS has funded clinics, research, and patient support that open the door to TMS for people who could not reach it before.
100+
Patients who received care through a donated TMS system.
71%
Average treatment response rate, a strong sign that TMS works.
2
TMS clinics opened in underserved communities, with a third on the way.
$7,000
In Patient Assistance Fund grants that helped 58 patients with travel, lodging, and childcare.
“I finally feel like I get to live my life rather than just survive it.“
FACTMS Leadership
Meet Our Board of Directors
Randy I. Pardell
MD, DLFAPA, FCTMSS
President
Randy I. Pardell, MD, DLFAPA, FCTMSS established Clearwave Mental Health with the goal of providing state-of-the-art, innovative, scientifically based psychiatric care for residents of the Greater Hudson Valley, New York.
Ian A. Cook
MD, DLFAPA, FCTMSS, DNBPAS
Vice President
Dr. Ian A. Cook is the founding Director and CEO of the Los Angeles TMS Institute and a Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and of Bioengineering at UCLA.
Cindy Elkins
Treasurer
Cindy Elkins was Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Juno Therapeutics, one of the pioneers in CAR T blood cancer technology.
Kevin Kinback
MD, FCTMSS
Secretary
Graduating from Loma Linda University Medical School in 1992, Dr. Kinback trained in psychiatry at Loma Linda, was Chief Resident, and remains on the faculty as Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry.
Ibrahim Alsherief
DO
Board Member
Dr. Ibrahim Alsherief, DO is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and neuromodulation specialist completing his residency at Harvard South Shore Psychiatry Residency in July 2025.
Rick Trautner
MD
Board Member
Dr. Trautner is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who received his undergraduate degree in English Literature from UC Irvine and his MD from Case Western Reserve University.
Christina Hughes
MD, FCTMSS
Board Member
Christina Hughes, MD, FCTMSS is the Medical Director for the Kitsap and Tacoma division of Seattle Neuropsychiatric Treatment Center (SeattleNTC) and the current CTMSS Pain Academy Course Director.
Diana Daniele
Board Member
Diana Daniele is an author, lived experience expert and literary publicist.
Todd Hutton
MD, DLFAPA, FCTMSS
Board Member
Dr. Todd Hutton is the founder and Medical Director of Southern California TMS Center and has been practicing TMS since 2009.
Martha Koo
MD, LFAPA, FCTMSS, FASAM
Board Member
A pioneer in the development and application of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Dr. Koo opened the South Bay TMS Therapy Center in 2009, and she was a founding member of the Clinical TMS Society (CTMSS).
Carlene MacMillan
MD, FCTMSS, DFAACAP
Board Member
A Harvard-trained double board-certified adult and child psychiatrist, is the Chief Medical Officer at Osmind. Osmind is a technology platform that enables clinicians to deliver breakthrough mental health treatments including ketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Sharon Marshall Ordover
Board Member
Sharon Marshall Ordover is an attorney with over 40 years of experience as a general counsel, corporate executive and board member.
Kristin Raj
MD
Board Member
Dr. Raj specializes in the treatment of mood disorders with an expertise in neuromodulation and in the psychopharmacological management of bipolar disorder.
Baron Short
MD, MSCR
Board Member
Dr. Short completed his residency training in internal medicine and psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 2006.
Greg David
Board Member
Greg David is a healthcare, finance, nonprofit, and education leader with 30+ years of experience spanning investments, medtech entrepreneurship, and mission-driven education.
Jonathan Becker
DO
Board Member
Dr. Becker graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009.
1 of 16: Randy I. Pardell
Board Member Emeritus - Robert (Bob) Sammons, MD, PhD
How we work
Our committees
Our work runs through five committees, each led by volunteers.
Committee
Clinic Expansion:
Funded by major donations, our goal is to establish one new TMS clinic per year that introduces TMS to individuals that do not currently have access. Clinics are chosen through an open request for proposal and careful vetting process
Committee
Program Development:
Build relationships with donors to create programs that widen access to TMS.
Committee
Patient Advocacy & Marketing
We lift up stories and voices from Advocates with Lived Experience, so others can find TMS sooner.
Committee
Research Grant Review-
Distribute requests for proposal and determine projects to fund consistent with our mission
Committee
Events-
Plan our annual fundraising, virtual and education events.
Our journey
Milestones in advancing TMS
How FACTMS has grown since 2022, widening access to TMS care, funding research, and supporting patients and families.
Founding & governanceTMS centersResearch & grantsAwards & honorsFundraisersPatient access & community
2022
2023
January 2023
First Board of Directors meeting
The founding board meets for the first time.
April 2023
Bob Sammons Clinical TMS Grant
FACTMS establishes its first research grant, honoring Dr. Bob Sammons. Learn more
June 2023
1st Annual FACTMS Fundraiser
The first annual fundraiser is held during the CTMSS Annual Meeting.
2024
May 16, 2024
First TMS clinic opens
A ribbon cutting marks the Neil S. Hirsch (NSH) TMS Clinic at Kitsap Mental Health Services in Bremerton, Washington.
June 2024 Annual Meeting week
FundraiserThe 2nd Annual Fundraiser is held in London.
Research & grantsThe first Bob Sammons Clinical TMS Grant is awarded to Xiaolong Peng, PhD.
July 2024
First patient treated
The first patient is seen at the NSH TMS Clinic.
December 2024
Patient Assistance Fund
FACTMS establishes the Patient Assistance Fund to help cover travel, lodging, and childcare, so cost is not a barrier to TMS. Learn more
2025
June 2025 Annual Meeting week
Research & grantsThe first NSH Neurotherapeutic TMS Grant is awarded to Dr. Alexander Herman.
FundraiserThe 3rd Annual FACTMS Fundraiser is held.
Awards & honorsThe first Ad Astra Awards go to Shan Siddiqi, MD and Nolan Williams, MD.
November 2025
TMS Community Awareness Event
A community awareness event is held at Palm Beach State College.
2026
January 2026
Second TMS clinic opens
A ribbon cutting marks the second NSH TMS Center at Gateway Regional Board in Savannah, Georgia.
June 2026 Annual Meeting week
FundraiserThe 4th Annual FACTMS Fundraiser is held.
Awards & honorsThe second Ad Astra honorees: Paul Croarkin, DO and Harold Sackeim, PhD.
Research & grantsThe second Bob Sammons Clinical TMS Grant is awarded to Maria Vasileiadi, PhD.
Research & grantsThe second NSH Neurotherapeutic TMS Grant is awarded to Peter Fried, PhD.
Upcoming
October 5, 2026
Third TMS clinic opens
A ribbon cutting for the third NSH TMS Center at Alpert Jewish Family Services in Palm Beach, Florida.