OUR TEAM

Ryan Roussel, Owner

PT, DPT, CMTPT, C-PS

 Ryan graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from LSUHSC in New Orleans. Ryan has over a decade of experience treating patients in various settings. He is certified to perform the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Asytm Soft Tissue Therapy and is a Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist (dry-needling). He is also a Certified Champion Performance Specialist and utilizes this system to assess movement and build performance-based programs for both patients and athletes.  

Kassie Roussel, COO, Owner

 Kassie graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Mass Communications and minors in Business Administration and Sociology. She spent most of her working career in healthcare. From 2011 to 2024, she served as the Director of Marketing and Communications at St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher.  During her healthcare career, she earned both state and national awards for her work including being name the 2019 Louisiana Hospital Association Marketer of the Year. She is a past graduate of both Leadership Ascension and Leadership River Region and served on the Louisiana Hospital Association PR and Marketing Board where she was a past President/Chair. Kassie most recently completed an Entrepreneur CEO Roundtable Certification Program through the Microbusiness Enterprise Corporation of Ascension (MBECA) and began a career in education where she shares of her love for business at the St. James Parish Career and Technology Center. 

Nicole Hood, Front Desk Coordinator

Nicole has an Associate's Degree in Healthcare Administration and Medical Records. She brings management, administrative and healthcare experience. Nicole serves Roux Physical Therapy as a Front Desk Coordinator leading front office processes, benefit authorizations, scheduling and intake while offering support to clinicians to help ensure a great patient experience. 

Kirstyn Torres, DPT, Physical Therapist

 Kirstyn graduated with honors (Summa Cum Laude) from The University of Mobile with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She was a Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) Scholar Athlete and President of the Kinesiology Club. She then earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2022 from the University of South Alabama where she was awarded an Excellence of Physical Therapy Scholarship and Excellence in Musculoskeletal Award. Kirstyn is certified in dry-needling by the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT). She brings a diverse background with experience ranging from outpatient therapy, to nursing homes and home health. Kirstyn has a passion for helping patients meet their goals to improve their quality of life. She offers individualized treatments for Roux patients on a PRN basis.   

Anna Schexnayder, Lead PT Tech

 Anna is an Ascension Catholic High School Graduate. She is currently enrolled in Nicholls State University pursuing a degree in Allied Health with a Pre-Professional Concentration. Anna plans to attend physical therapy school upon earning her undergraduate degree. Anna helps ensure our clinic remains neat, organized and professional while supporting our therapists and assisting our patients.  As a lead Physical Therapy Tech, Anna also helps train new techs while ensuring gym operations run smoothly. She is committed to helping out wherever needed as well as putting a smile on our patients’ faces.   

Our Roux Crew also includes seasonal and PRN techs as well as students interested in joining the healthcare field.