Meet your TMS and Mental Health Experts
Our team
Founder, Medical Director and Brain Boss
Alexander Bystritsky, M.D., Ph.D.
A pioneer in the field of brain stimulation therapies, Dr. Bystritsky brings a wealth of expertise to advancing mental health treatments, such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). His distinguished career spans continents, disciplines, and prestigious institutions like Harvard, UCLA, etc.
After earning his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees in Russia, where his groundbreaking research garnered national awards, Dr. Bystritsky continued his training in the United States. With over 240 peer-reviewed publications, numerous honors, and several patents to his name, Dr. Bystritsky's contributions have been instrumental in the development of innovative therapies like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU).
As the director of UCLA's Anxiety Disorders Program and Targeted Brain Stimulation Program, Dr. Bystritsky continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in mental health treatment. His passion for scientific rigor and compassionate care is the driving force behind Westside NeuroTherapeutics.
Clinical Psychology and Mind Mechanic
Tanya Vapnik, Ph.D.
As a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Vapnik evaluates and monitors patient progress for TMS Therapy, a key component of our comprehensive mental health services. She earned her Doctorate in 1998 from the California Graduate Institute, Los Angeles. She is a member of several professional organizations including the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, and the TMS Society. She serves as a President at the CalNeuro Research Group, and Assistant Professor at UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, while maintaining her private practice in Los Angeles. Dr. Vapnik evaluates and monitors the patient’s progress for TMS.
TMS Technician and Procedure Captain
Andrew Swenson, B. S.
Andrew is our Patient Care Coordinator and TMS Technician at Westside Neuro Therapeutics. He has spent the last four years delving into research on the therapeutic applications of transcranial-focused ultrasound (FUS) under the guidance of Norman Spivak and Dr. Alexander Bystritsky. A recent graduate from UCLA in June 2023, Andrew will be attending medical school starting June 2024.
Clinic Coordinator and Cortex Coniosseur
Jezabel May, M.A.
Jezabel oversees all aspects of patient care at Westside NeuroTherapeutics, guiding clients through the personalized TMS treatment process. She received her degree in psychology from Pepperdine in 2023 and has previously worked at The Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies as a Research Scientist where she applied low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) to study consciousness, she now sets out to unlock the brain’s full potential.
Jezabel is here to guide you on your journey to find relief from depression.