BrainCare Performance Center Carlsbad

12/16/2025

We know this season can feel overwhelming. Extra responsibilities, disrupted routines, family dynamics, financial stress, and memories that resurface can all take a toll on your mental health.

If you’re feeling more anxious, low, or exhausted than usual, please know this: you’re not weak, broken, or alone. You’re responding to a demanding season.

A few gentle reminders we often share with our patients:
• You’re allowed to protect your energy
• Rest and quiet moments matter
• Saying no is a form of self-care
• Small steps toward calm still count

If today feels heavy, slow it down. Take a breath. Step outside. Check in with your body. Reach out to someone you trust. And give yourself permission to do less.

Be kind to yourself this holiday season. Your brain and body deserve it. 💙

12/09/2025

“I almost felt stuck in life.”

After facing a devastating family tragedy, Tracy found herself weighed down by depression. Nothing seemed to help, until she discovered NeuroStar.

🌟 NeuroStar is an FDA-cleared, non-drug treatment that’s helping people like Tracy find real relief.

✅ 83% of patients who completed NeuroStar treatment experienced improvement
✅ 62% saw their depression symptoms go away entirely*

This could be your turning point. 📞Schedule a consultation today to learn more about NeuroStar.

*Sackeim HA, et al. (2020). J Affective Disorders, 277(12):65-74







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12/03/2025

Get ready for a day of cheer, charm, and community spirit at the San Marcos “Holly Jolly” Holiday Market, North County’s most festive holiday celebration!

Sunday, December 7, 2025
10 AM – 4 PM
251 North City Drive, San Marcos

What’s Happening:

✨ Shop Local: Discover one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from 175+ artisans, crafters, and makers.

🍽️ Tasty Treats: Indulge in seasonal eats and festive favorites from local food vendors.

🎶 Live Holiday Music: Enjoy joyful tunes that will keep your spirits merry and bright!

🎅 Santa Sighting: Snap a photo with Santa Claus from 12–2 PM.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun: Stroll the market, sip something warm, and soak in the holiday magic.

🅿️ Free Parking: Convenient parking available at 295 June Way (structure next to the market).

Hope to see you there!

12/02/2025

✨ Let’s talk about holiday burnout for a minute. ✨

The holidays can be wonderful, but they can also be a lot. Big expectations, big emotions, busier schedules… it can all add up quickly.

If you’re feeling stretched thin this season, here are a few gentle reminders from your friends at Braincare Carlsbad:

🎄 Simplify where you can. You don’t have to do everything.

🕯️ Make room for little resets. A quiet five minutes can go a long way.

💬 Set boundaries early and kindly. “Not this year” is a complete sentence.

🍽️ Keep the basics steady. Sleep, movement, hydration, and meals matter more than ever right now.

💛 Pay attention to how you’re really feeling. If stress turns into something heavier, that doesn’t mean you’re failing. It simply means you deserve support.

This season can be emotionally complicated, and that’s okay.
Take care of your mind, protect your energy, and remember: you’re allowed to create a holiday experience that feels good for you.

Wishing you a calmer, gentler December. 💛✨

11/27/2025

Today, we’re taking a moment to share our gratitude.

To our patients, families, and the entire Carlsbad community: thank you.

Thank you for trusting us with your stories.

Thank you for showing up for yourselves, even on hard days.

Thank you for letting us be part of your journey toward clearer thinking, steadier moods, better sleep, and brighter days.

We’re grateful for the resilience we witness every single day, and for the privilege of supporting you and your loved ones in your mental health.

Wherever you find yourself this holiday, we hope you feel surrounded by warmth, comfort, and hope.

From our family to yours,

Happy Thanksgiving 🧡🍂

11/25/2025

Just like the leaves, change is possible. 🍂

This time of year reminds us that transformation takes time, and that progress is still beautiful, even when it’s gradual.

If you’re struggling with depression that hasn’t responded to medication, NeuroStar offers a different path forward. Our FDA-cleared TMS therapy helps patients find real relief, one step, one season at a time.

Schedule a consultation today to learn more!







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11/20/2025

If the holidays feel more heavy than joyful this year, please know you’re not alone.

This season can bring stress, grief, anxiety, disrupted routines, and a whole lot of pressure to “be happy.” It’s okay if you’re not feeling that way.

We’ve put together a new blog with gentle, realistic ways to protect your mental health during the holidays, plus when it might be time to get a little extra support.

At Braincare Carlsbad, our EEG-guided rTMS offers a noninvasive, personalized option for people who aren’t finding relief through other methods.

Take a breath, take what you need, and take care of you.
Read the full post here:

If the holidays feel heavy, this post offers practical ways to protect your mental health, and explains how EEG-guided rTMS can support you if you need more help.

11/18/2025

Men’s Mental Health Matters. And No One Knows That Better Than Those Who’ve Served

At Braincare Carlsbad, we’re a veteran-owned clinic, and we understand firsthand how heavy the invisible weight can feel.

Many men—especially veterans—silently struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or sleep issues. The pressure to “push through” or “stay strong” can make it even harder to reach out. But mental health is not a weakness. It’s part of your overall health, and it deserves care.

That’s why we offer EEG-guided rTMS, a safe, noninvasive, drug-free treatment that helps reset the brain patterns involved in mood, stress, and emotional regulation. Many veterans describe feeling clearer, calmer, and more themselves after treatment.

This month, and every month, we want the men and veterans in our community to know:

You’re not alone.
Your mental health matters.
And real strength includes asking for help.

👉 Learn more about rTMS and how it supports veterans and their families: https://www.braincarecarlsbad.com/service/r-tms

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country.

Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we cherish every day.

To all veterans and their families, thank you for your service, your strength, and your unwavering commitment.

We are deeply grateful. ❤️🤍💙

11/06/2025

Curious how NeuroStar works?

Our FDA-cleared TMS therapy uses targeted magnetic pulses to activate the areas of the brain that affect mood. It’s a non-drug, non-invasive option for people with major depressive disorder, especially when other treatments haven’t worked.

Each session is brief, and most patients return to normal activities right after.

Here’s what you can expect from NeuroStar, step by step. 💡Schedule a consultation today to learn more!

11/04/2025

💙 This Movember, Let’s Talk Men’s Mental Health 💙

Growing a mustache is a great way to start the conversation, but real change happens when we talk openly about how men are really doing.

Every year, millions of men silently struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and sleep issues. Too often, they push through instead of reaching out.

But mental health IS health. And getting help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

At BrainCare Performance Center Carlsbad, we use TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), a non-drug, non-invasive treatment that helps reset brain activity associated with mood and emotional regulation. For many men, it’s been life-changing.

💬 This Movember, take a moment to check in with yourself and the men you care about.

Learn more about how TMS can help: https://www.braincarecarlsbad.com/service/r-tms