BREA Stroke Center

06/10/2025

William Owens, PA is accepting new patients for Stroke/ Migraine.

Bill has been in Neurology his entire career on staff at Ellis neuroscience center for almost 40 years. He's treating general neurology patients.
In 2021, Bill moved his focus to stroke and migraine care.

We have availability at this time within 2-3 weeks.

We accept CDPHP & MVP Commercial plans.
If you have a different insurance, we can still see you. It would be on a self pay basis. Our self pay new patient visit is $250.00 and our self pay follow up visit is $175.00.

We also offer TMS treatment for Post- Stroke.

Call us today for more information, or to schedule an appointment.
518-709-0005

05/20/2025

Have you or a loved one recently had a Stroke? Call us today to find out more about TMS therapy for Post- stroke.

05/13/2025

04/18/2025

BREA Stroke Center is now offering Neurostar TMS therapy for post- Stroke treatment.

TMS is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that uses magnetic impulses to stimulate brain activity.

TMS is generally considered safe and well-tolerated.

The most likely serious side effect of TMS is a seizure, but the risk is very low.

TMS can cause some mild side effects, such as headaches or dizziness.

TMS is used to treat post-stroke cognitive impairment and to promote motor recovery.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy that can help stroke patients recover motor function. It can also help with cognitive function, depression, and pain.

How it works:

An electromagnetic coil generates short pulses that create electric currents in the brain

These currents stimulate neurons in targeted areas of the brain

The stimulation can be excitatory or inhibitory, depending on the frequency and intensity of the pulses

Benefits :

Can help with motor impairment, dysphagia, depression, cognitive function, and pain

Can improve motor performance in stroke patients

Can help with spasticity, which limits mobility

How it's used:

TMS is often used in combination with other therapies, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapies

Different stimulation paradigms can be used to target different brain regions

Some studies have found that stimulating both the affected and nonaffected sides of the brain can be beneficial

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for stroke treatment typically involves daily sessions over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. The length of each session and the specific protocol may vary.

Sessions:

A typical treatment course involves 5 daily sessions per week

Each session can last from 5 to 60 minutes

The number of sessions may range from 5 to 20

More sessions may result in better treatment outcomes

Treatment areas:

TMS can be used to treat post-stroke aphasia

TMS can be used to improve motor recovery in stroke patients

TMS can be used to improve language ability for post-stroke aphasia

Benefits:

TMS can improve motor recovery, including walking speed, spasticity, funct

04/18/2025

BREA Stroke Center is now offering Neurostar TMS therapy for post- Stroke treatment.

TMS is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that uses magnetic impulses to stimulate brain activity.

TMS is generally considered safe and well-tolerated.

The most likely serious side effect of TMS is a seizure, but the risk is very low.

TMS can cause some mild side effects, such as headaches or dizziness.

TMS is used to treat post-stroke cognitive impairment and to promote motor recovery.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy that can help stroke patients recover motor function. It can also help with cognitive function, depression, and pain.

How it works:

An electromagnetic coil generates short pulses that create electric currents in the brain

These currents stimulate neurons in targeted areas of the brain

The stimulation can be excitatory or inhibitory, depending on the frequency and intensity of the pulses

Benefits :

Can help with motor impairment, dysphagia, depression, cognitive function, and pain

Can improve motor performance in stroke patients

Can help with spasticity, which limits mobility

How it's used:

TMS is often used in combination with other therapies, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapies

Different stimulation paradigms can be used to target different brain regions

Some studies have found that stimulating both the affected and nonaffected sides of the brain can be beneficial

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for stroke treatment typically involves daily sessions over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. The length of each session and the specific protocol may vary.

Sessions:

A typical treatment course involves 5 daily sessions per week

Each session can last from 5 to 60 minutes

The number of sessions may range from 5 to 20

More sessions may result in better treatment outcomes

Treatment areas:

TMS can be used to treat post-stroke aphasia

TMS can be used to improve motor recovery in stroke patients

TMS can be used to improve language ability for post-stroke aphasia

Benefits:

TMS can improve motor recovery, including walking speed, spasticity, functional balance, and postural control

TMS can improve language ability for post-stroke aphasia

Contraindications:

TMS is not recommended for people who have magnetic sensitive metals implanted in their head or above the shoulders

Examples of such implants include cochlear implants, stents, and aneurysm clips or coils

Currently, TMS treatment for Stroke is off label, and not yet FDA approved, so patients would be self pay at this time.

Call us for more information and cost. Payment plans are available if this treatment is right for you.

BREA Stroke Center
7 Southside Dr Suite 206
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Ph: 518-709-0005
Fax: 518-980-4132

Call for more information

03/31/2025

Stroke symptoms

03/04/2025

BREA Stroke Center is now offering Neurostar TMS therapy for post- Stroke treatment.

TMS is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that uses magnetic impulses to stimulate brain activity.

TMS is generally considered safe and well-tolerated.

The most likely serious side effect of TMS is a seizure, but the risk is very low.

TMS can cause some mild side effects, such as headaches or dizziness.

TMS is used to treat post-stroke cognitive impairment and to promote motor recovery.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy that can help stroke patients recover motor function. It can also help with cognitive function, depression, and pain.

How it works:

An electromagnetic coil generates short pulses that create electric currents in the brain

These currents stimulate neurons in targeted areas of the brain

The stimulation can be excitatory or inhibitory, depending on the frequency and intensity of the pulses

Benefits :

Can help with motor impairment, dysphagia, depression, cognitive function, and pain

Can improve motor performance in stroke patients

Can help with spasticity, which limits mobility

How it's used:

TMS is often used in combination with other therapies, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapies

Different stimulation paradigms can be used to target different brain regions

Some studies have found that stimulating both the affected and nonaffected sides of the brain can be beneficial

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for stroke treatment typically involves daily sessions over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. The length of each session and the specific protocol may vary.

Sessions:

A typical treatment course involves 5 daily sessions per week

Each session can last from 5 to 60 minutes

The number of sessions may range from 5 to 20

More sessions may result in better treatment outcomes

Treatment areas:

TMS can be used to treat post-stroke aphasia

TMS can be used to improve motor recovery in stroke patients

TMS can be used to improve language ability for post-stroke aphasia

Benefits:

TMS can improve motor recovery, including walking speed, spasticity, functional balance, and postural control

TMS can improve language ability for post-stroke aphasia

Contraindications:

TMS is not recommended for people who have magnetic sensitive metals implanted in their head or above the shoulders

Examples of such implants include cochlear implants, stents, and aneurysm clips or coils

Currently, TMS treatment for Stroke is off label, and not yet FDA approved, so patients would be self pay at this time.

Call us for more information and cost. Payment plans are available if this treatment is right for you.

BREA Stroke Center
7 Southside Dr Suite 206
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Ph: 518-709-0005
Fax: 518-980-4132

09/15/2024

BREA Stroke Center will be closed from September 23 to September 27 for vacation. Please send any medication requests or other questions to brea.strokecenter@gmail.com, or through the patient portal, and we will be checking messages throughout the week. We will reopen on Monday, September 30.