Ponchatoula, LA

Working to build independent and productive lives.

TASS opened in Ponchatoula, Louisiana on July 5, 2011. Our program provides adults who have acquired brain injuries and with dual diagnosis spinal cord injury, or similar neurological impairments, with programming that is consistent with the individual’s unique needs and current goals. TASS focuses on quality of life issues and offers a wide variety of services to maintain and improve functional skills.


Our philosophy is to empower individuals to achieve full and independent lives in the least restrictive environment possible. Participating in real-life and functional activities, with supervision and assistance as needed, develop each individual’s skills. We strive to nurture the client’s independence and encourage functional abilities.

Our Services

TASS is a comprehensive post-acute brain & spinal cord rehabilitation residential care facility where the needs of your loved one comes first.

Physical Therapy

Our physical therapy staff assists clients in maximizing their level of independence with mobility in residential, community and vocational settings.

Occupational Therapy

We ensure that our clients are as independent as possible in their ability to take care of themselves and their surroundings.

Speech Therapy

Our speech-language pathologist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of communication and cognitive disorders.

Cognitive Rehabilitation

Neurorehabilitation

Behavioral Therapy

Nursing Management

Counseling Services

Vocational Rehabilitation

Equine Therapy

Horticultural Therapy

Massage Therapy

MEET OUR TEAM

Suzanne Lentz

M.C.D. CCC-SLP

Owner

Suzanne S. Lentz, M.C.D, CCC-SLP received her Masters of Communication Disorders from LSU Medical Center in 1992.  Shortly after graduation, she started working as a Speech-Language Pathologist, specializing in individuals with neurologic insults.  She has worked in the field of neurological rehabilitation for over 29 years. In 2011, Suzanne opened her first residential rehabilitation facility for adults with acquired brain injury in Ponchatoula, LA.  In 2019, she opened the one and only facility in Mississippi.  Her latest venture opened in 2021 in Covington, LA.  Suzanne oversees the clinical, and business operations of all three facilities ensuring quality care and comprehensive programming.  The foundation for her success is the client centered approach to the programming provided.  TASS (Ponchatoula and Crystal Spings) has achieved the prestigious CARF Accreditation, the gold standard of care in the industry.    Suzanne is a  founding member of the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana, where she has sat on their board since the organization began in 2005.  She also holds a governor appointed seat on the Louisiana Rehabilitation Council.

Howard T. Katz, M.D.

Medical Director

Howard T. Katz, M.D., serves as Medical Director of TASS Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center in Ponchatoula, LA, Neurologic Rehabilitation Living Center in Covington, LA, and Hammond Place in Hammond, LA. He is also medical director of Southern Healthcare, Mid-South Rehab Services and 360 Total Rehabilitation in MS. He is a native of Memphis, Tennessee and resident of Madison, Mississippi. Dr. Katz received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts. He currently practices in Jackson, MS. 


Dr. Katz is board certified in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, board certified in the Subspecialties of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Brain Injury Medicine, and certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. He enjoys membership with multiple professional associations, some of which include the American Medical Association, American Academy of Home Care Physicians, and the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. He has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Mississippi since 1987 when it was founded- a position he is proud to still hold.

Amanda Parsons

Director

Amanda Parsons is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University where she earned her Master’s Degree in Community Health Education. She has worked in brain injury for the past 17 years. She has a long tenure with TASS, beginning as a direct care staff while in college. She became the Director of TASS in 2018 where she took a leading role in helping TASS achieve the prestigious CARF Accreditation, the gold standard of care in the industry. Amanda is a Louisiana native and lives in Covington with her husband and daughter.

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