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TMS coil on the left and ketamine vial on the right at NeuroLinks

Expert care for complex mental challenges

Psychiatrist-led TMS and ketamine therapy in Nanaimo, serving Vancouver Island.Care tailored to your needs.

  • Psychiatrist-led care

  • TMS and ketamine treatment options

  • MSP-covered assessment

Treatment options

We tailor care to your needs, drawing on options including medication, bright light therapy, TMS and ketamine.

TMS treatment

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Can be more effective than another conventional medication when antidepressants have not helped enough.

TMS is a non-invasive neuromodulation treatment with established evidence for depression and certain other psychiatric conditions.

It is generally well tolerated.

Suitability depends on the diagnosis, treatment history and protocol being considered.

Discover how TMS could help
Ketamine treatment room with a recliner, window and side table at NeuroLinks

Ketamine therapy

Improvement may begin within hours or days.

Ketamine can reduce depressive symptoms considerably faster than conventional antidepressants.

It is administered through intramuscular and subcutaneous injections in a controlled clinical setting with medical supervision.

Explore how ketamine could help
NeuroLinks psychiatrist talking with a patient across a desk during an assessment

Care for Veterans

Specialist mental health treatment for Veterans

Depression, anxiety and trauma-related symptoms can persist even after years of medication and therapy. NeuroLinks provides psychiatrist-led TMS and ketamine treatment and has experience supporting Veterans through the VAC authorization process.

Why patients choose NeuroLinks

  1. 01

    More options, care tailored to you

    With both TMS and ketamine available, NeuroLinks offers options beyond medication alone. We consider your treatment history, current symptoms, needs and preferences to recommend an individualized approach.

  2. 02

    Clear guidance, informed choices

    We take time to explain your options, potential benefits, side effects and what treatment involves. Your questions and preferences matter, and we work with you to make decisions you understand and feel comfortable with.

  3. 03

    Support that continues beyond treatment

    We follow up after treatment to understand how you are doing, recognizing that symptoms can fluctuate and improvement is not always straightforward. If treatment has not helped enough, we review factors that may affect your response and explore appropriate next steps with you.

A clear way forward

You do not need to choose a treatment before contacting us. Start by telling us what has not helped enough and what you hope will change. We will explain the next steps and support you throughout your care.

  1. Step 01

    Start with a conversation

    Contact us by phone, email or the contact form. We will answer your questions and explain how an assessment can be arranged.

  2. Step 02

    Understand the full picture

    A psychiatrist considers your symptoms, treatment history, medical factors, needs and preferences. Questionnaires may help complete the picture.

  3. Step 03

    Receive care tailored to you

    After the assessment, we explain options suited to your needs, including TMS, ketamine, medication, bright light therapy or another approach.

  4. Step 04

    Keep moving forward

    If treatment begins, our team monitors your comfort, progress and response. If progress is uneven, we follow up and consider the next steps with you.

Neurolinks team

The people providing care

At NeuroLinks, our psychiatrist and treatment team work together to provide TMS and ketamine care, with attention to your comfort, progress and individual needs.

What our patients say

Curated excerpts from published Google reviews. Individual experiences and treatment outcomes vary.

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  • Five-star Google review.

    Dr Au and his team have been so knowledgeable and supportive throughout this process. I felt safe and cared for.

    E. H.Google review

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Find the clinic

202-6010 Brickyard Road (Brickyard Clinic), Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S5

Free parking is available

250-739-5530

Not sure whether TMS or ketamine may be appropriate?

Our team can explain the assessment process and referral requirements.