Just one embodiment of the invention includes a device, method and system
for positioning a treatment instrument with respect to a patient. The
novel device includes a holder for securing the treatment instrument
(e.g., a magnetic stimulation device used for transcutaneous magnetic
stimulation treatment of depression). The holder allows the treatment
instrument to move about the patient. The device also includes a first
arm that is coupled to the holder, and a vertical support that is coupled
to the first arm. The first arm is substantially transverse to the
vertical support, and may rotates about the vertical support in a
horizontal axis. Such rotation, as well as movement and rotation of other
components with respect to each other may be facilitated by a ball
bearing construction.