John Paul Rodriguez, MD

Meet Kirstin Harrell, MSPA, PA-C

Physician Assistant for Dr. Rodriguez

Kirstin B. Harrell, MSPA, PA-C is a Physician Assistant board certified by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants and is licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners. She attended Virginia Tech for her bachelor degree in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise and attended Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, VA for her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies. She grew up in Virginia and attended Virginia Ballet Theatre and Governor’s School for the Arts for high school where she was a pre-professional ballet student. Upon completion of her Master’s program and certification as a Physician Assistant in 2011, she moved to Austin, TX where she began her career in Orthopedics with a hand and upper extremity surgeon. Kirstin brings with her over 10 years of experience working as a Physician Assistant. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and her dog, volunteering with The Junior League of Austin, reading, and traveling.

Meet Victoria (Tori) LaBrie, MA, LAT, ATC

Athletic Trainer for Dr. Rodriguez

Tori LaBrie graduated from Whitworth University, where she studied Athletic Training while playing volleyball. After graduation, she became a graduate assistant athletic trainer at University of Nebraska Omaha while receiving her Masters in Exercise Science. While at Omaha, she had direct oversite of the softball, soccer, swim and dive programs. Tori also assisted in coverage of hockey, basketball, and volleyball as needed. Having a long time interest in athletics and sports medicine, Tori thrived being able to combine her two passions at the college level. After graduating, she went on to be the athletic trainer at Texas A&M, working primarily with their men’s and women’s swim and dive program. She then became the athletic trainer at St. Edward’s University in Austin, working with the baseball and women’s soccer and golf programs.

In the Spring of 2021, Tori joined Dr. Rodriguez’s team as an athletic trainer involved in day to day clinic functions, surgery and the rehab process for patients. Tori also acts as a liaison for local high school athletic trainers and athletes of all levels. Her goal is to help create a great sports medicine line of care for their patients. She brings an array of expertise in the orthopedics and sports medicine field to the practice, as she shares the same drive and passion caring for patients and athletes. Tori says, “Athletic training allows me to combine my passions, helping people prevent injury, and get back to their desired level of activity after injury or surgery.”

Certifications:

• Dry Needling
• Cupping
• RockTape Kinesiology tape and IASTM
• Functional Anatomy
• Mulligan Manual Therapy
• NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
• NSPA Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach

When Tori is not busy educating herself and seeking more certifications, she enjoys working out, attending athletic events, reading, and exploring the Texas Hill Country.

REVIEWS

Dr. Rodriguez sees patients at the Kyle, Cedar Park and Northwest Austin offices of Texas Orthopedics. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rodriguez, please call (512) 485-0530 or schedule an appointment online.