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by Ferry Bayu | Feb 10, 2026 | Business

Praxismed Advances Access to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Depression and Mental Health Care Through Philippine Psychiatric Association Engagement

by Ferry Bayu | Feb 10, 2026 | Business

Manila, Philippines – Praxismed Technologies Inc., a Philippine-based distributor of advanced medical equipment, announced its participation in the 52nd Annual Convention of the Philippine Psychiatric Association (PPA), marking the company’s formal engagement with the country’s leading professional organization for psychiatry. Through this milestone, Praxismed reinforced its commitment to advancing mental health care by supporting wider access to Neurosoft’s Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)—a non-invasive, evidence-based treatment option for depression.

Held from January 20 to 23, 2026, at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, the PPA Annual Convention brought together psychiatrists, mental health professionals, and key stakeholders under the theme “Empowering, Uniting and Healing: Our Collective Journey Towards National Well-Being.” Praxismed’s participation highlighted the role of innovation and collaboration in addressing the country’s growing mental health needs.

TMS is a US FDA-cleared, non-invasive brain stimulation therapy for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), including patients who have not achieved adequate response to antidepressant medications. By delivering targeted magnetic stimulation to specific brain regions involved in mood regulation, TMS offers a non-pharmacologic option that may be used as an alternative or adjunct to existing treatment approaches, as determined by the attending clinician.

Interest in TMS has continued to grow globally following research developments from Stanford University, particularly studies on accelerated TMS approaches such as the SAINT (Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy) protocol. While conducted under controlled research settings, the encouraging outcomes reported in these studies have drawn significant attention from medical experts and researchers worldwide, highlighting the evolving potential of neuromodulation in psychiatric care.

Through its partnerships with international technology providers, Praxismed has helped make FDA-cleared Neurosoft’s TMS systems available in several major hospitals and institutions in the Philippines, including the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) and Rizal Medical Center (RMC). With TMS now accessible locally, Filipino patients have additional, evidence-based options for managing depression—expanding care pathways beyond medication alone.

“Joining the Philippine Psychiatric Association allows us to engage more closely with the psychiatric community in advancing patient-centered mental health solutions,” said Charmaine Lou German, President and Chief Executive Officer of Praxismed Technologies Inc. “By helping make FDA-cleared TMS available in major hospitals, we support clinicians in offering scientifically validated, non-invasive treatment options to patients who may not have benefited from conventional therapies.”

During the convention, Praxismed engaged psychiatrists and mental health professionals in discussions on the responsible integration of neuromodulation technologies into clinical practice, emphasizing evidence-based use, appropriate patient selection, and alignment with existing standards of care.

Praxismed’s participation in the PPA Convention underscores its broader mission of elevating healthcare standards through innovation, education, and long-term partnerships—guided by its core philosophy, Driven by Knowledge, Defined by Service. As awareness and acceptance of modern mental health treatments continue to grow, the company remains committed to working alongside clinicians and institutions to help ensure that effective, evidence-based care is within reach for Filipinos.

About Praxismed Technologies, Inc.

Praxismed Technologies Inc. is a Philippine-based medical equipment distributor officially incorporated in 2017, backed by decades of combined expertise in healthcare and the medical technology industry. The company specializes in the distribution of advanced neurodiagnostic and neurorehabilitation equipment, sleep medicine solutions, and related consumables for hospitals, clinics, and medical institutions nationwide. Founded by seasoned healthcare professionals, Praxismed is committed to bringing global innovations in neurology, psychiatry, pulmonology, ENT, and physical rehabilitation to the Philippine healthcare sector. Through partnerships with trusted international manufacturers, the company delivers cutting-edge technologies that support improved diagnostic accuracy, treatment outcomes, and patient care. Praxismed’s solutions serve a wide range of clinical specialties, including electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography and nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCV), polysomnography (PSG) for sleep diagnostics, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for mental health care, intraoperative monitoring (IOM) systems for surgical safety, videonystagmography (VNG) for vestibular testing, and rehabilitation and balance assessment systems for neuro-rehabilitation.

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Umasenso Launches Growth Operating System for Philippine Service Businesses

by Ferry Bayu | Feb 9, 2026 | Business

Umasenso has launched a Growth Operating System designed for Philippine service businesses. Founded by Richard Noromor, Umasenso brings together marketing, sales, and retention into one integrated platform. The system helps businesses get found online, capture every inquiry, and drive repeat customers through automation. Built from over ten years of digital marketing experience through Emerge, Umasenso addresses common growth problems such as missed leads, slow responses, and disconnected tools. The platform is designed for clinics and appointment driven businesses seeking predictable, system based growth.

Umasenso has officially launched a Growth Operating System designed to help Philippine service businesses simplify how they attract customers, capture inquiries, and drive repeat business within one integrated system.

Built specifically for appointment driven businesses such as clinics, wellness centers, and professional services, Umasenso brings together marketing, sales, and retention into a single platform. Unlike traditional CRMs that focus only on storing data, Umasenso focuses on helping businesses turn inquiries into bookings and bookings into long term customers.

Many Philippine service businesses continue to rely on disconnected tools such as social media inboxes, spreadsheets, and manual follow ups to manage growth. This often leads to missed leads, delayed responses, and lost revenue. Umasenso was created to address these gaps by automating the full customer journey from first inquiry to repeat visit.

“After more than a decade of working closely with service businesses through Emerge, we kept seeing the same pattern,” said Mr. Richard Noromor, Founder of Umasenso. “Businesses were able to generate interest, but growth would break down after the inquiry stage. Umasenso was built to solve that exact problem by giving owners a system that works even when they are busy.”

Umasenso is structured around three proven systems:

Marketing, which helps businesses get found online through optimized funnels and targeted visibility

Sell, which captures every inquiry using online bookings, instant responses, and automated follow ups

Grow, which drives repeat business through reminders, reactivation flows, loyalty journeys, and personalization

The platform integrates key components including CRM and pipelines, online appointment systems, reporting and insights, workflow automation, retention tools, and a built in website and funnel builder.

By consolidating these capabilities into one Growth Operating System, Umasenso aims to help Philippine service businesses reduce manual work, gain clearer performance visibility, and build more predictable growth.

Umasenso is now available to service businesses across the Philippines.

About EmergeLocal, Inc. / Emerge

Umasenso is a Growth Operating System built for Philippine service businesses. It combines marketing, sales, and retention into one automated platform designed to help businesses grow with clarity and control. Umasenso was developed based on real operational challenges observed over more than ten years of digital marketing work through Emerge.