Parkinson's Disease Program

Comprehensive Parkinson's Disease Program

Specialized therapy, education, and support for patients and caregivers

Touro Outpatient Therapy offers a complete Parkinson's disease program led by certified physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Our goal is to help patients improve movement, speech, and quality of life through proven, evidence-based approaches.

Our program includes:

LSVT^® BIG and LSVT^® LOUD

Provided by therapists certified through the LSVT^® Training and Certification Workshop for treatment of individuals with speech or movement disorders related to Parkinson's disease.

BIG (Physical & Occupational Therapy):

• Improves movement, balance, and daily activity performance through specific exercises.
• Protocol: 4 sessions/week for 4-6 weeks. Physicians prescription required.

LOUD (Speech Therapy):

• Increases vocal loudness, clarity and facial expressions using specialized techniques and equipment.
• Protocol: 4 sessions/week for 4-6 weeks. Physicians prescription required.

PWR! Moves^® - Parkinson's Wellness Recovery

• Personalized therapy and exercise plans that adapt to all stages of Parkinson's Disease.
• Targets symptoms such as stiffness, slowed movement, incoordination, and reduced self-awareness.
• Focuses on high-amplitude, functional skills that improve daily activity and quality of life.

How to get started

A referral or prescription is required from a Louisiana-licensed physician, podiatrist, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

Prescriptions and patient information can be sent via Epic or faxed to 504.897.8938

Location & Contact

For information on the program, please call 504.897.8135 and ask to speak with Monica or Frannie.