Welcome to Somatics, the World's Leader in ECT Innovation and Sales Somatics manufactures and distributes the Thymatron® integrated brief-pulse electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) instrument (the world's most advanced unit for this treatment), accessories, supplies, books, patient information, and educational videotapes. Somatics was founded in 1983 by two internationally recognized ECT experts and Professors of Psychiatry for the purpose of manufacturing and distributing the Thymatron® brief-pulse electroconvulsive therapy instrument. In just a few years Somatics became the leading manufacturer of this equipment world-wide, incorporating patent after patent into the design until, at present, Thymatron® instruments, accessories, and supplies are protected by 12 U.S. patents (foreign patents granted and pending). The present goal of Somatics is to continue to improve the quality of ECT practice worldwide through extensive physician and nurse education and regular upgrades of its products. Download/print website contents offline links  |  contact us  |  downloads  |  references ©1983-2009 Somatics, LLC.  All rights reserved. The Somatics logo and the Thymatron® name are registered trademarks of Somatics, LLC.