Testimonials
Anne, TMS technician in pain management
Anne is a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) technician in the pain management unit at the Public Mental Health Facility of South Finistère, in Quimper. In this video, she talks about her daily role with patients, her technical responsibilities, and the support she provides throughout the treatment process.
She explains her care methods and how TMS can relieve certain chronic conditions or those resistant to medication. These include resistant depression, auditory hallucinations, neuropathic pain, and severe anxiety disorders.
Anne also emphasizes the importance of attentive listening, protocol precision, and human connection in successful patient care.
We warmly thank Anne for the clarity of her explanations and her dedication to her patients.


Marie, TMS technician at the pain center
Marie works as a TMS technician, specializing in chronic pain management, at the ELSAN clinic in Le Mans. She uses Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to treat patients with complex conditions, often resistant to medication.
In this testimony, Marie talks about her profession, her daily work with patients, and shares her perspective on TMS as a therapeutic tool. She answers key questions about how TMS works, its benefits, and the most common clinical indications.
She describes her tasks in detail, including implementing protocols, supporting patients throughout sessions, and the importance of listening and adaptability in her practice.
We warmly thank Marie for her openness, availability, and the clarity of her answers.
Dr Gaillard, head doctor of the pain consultation
Dr Gaillard works as the doctor in charge of the pain consultation at Pôle Santé Sud in Le Mans. In this interview, he explains how his department operates, the role of his multidisciplinary team, and how patients are cared for on a daily basis.
Using this non-invasive technique, Dr Gaillard and his team provide care for fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, and other types of chronic pain.
We warmly thank Dr Gaillard for his availability and for clearly sharing his rTMS practice and the organization of his department.


Patricia, who suffered from treatment-resistant depression, was healed thanks to rTMS.
In this interview, discover Patricia’s journey — a patient who overcame treatment-resistant depression thanks to rTMS.
Accompanied by Dr. Stéphane Billard, head of the rTMS program at the EPSM of Finistère Sud in Quimper, she shares her experience.
This interview provides a deep understanding of depression, from its identification to recovery, addressing topics such as the impact on social behavior and the course of an rTMS session.
A heartfelt thank you to Patricia and Dr. Stéphane Billard for shedding light on this condition and its treatment.