Who We Are 

Welcome to Nordic Performance, the premier destination for physical wellness. We focus on enhancing movement, relieving pain, and optimizing health and well-being.

Our treatments include dry needling, spinal adjustments, myofascial release, and personalized strength and conditioning programs that target the root cause of your condition.

Clients receive tailored care to fit their individualized needs through the expertise of our highly skilled Doctor of Physical Therapy, without the hassle of health insurance billing, copays, deductibles, or declined reimbursements. Experience top-tier physical therapy in a setting dedicated to excellence.

Meet the Team

  • Dr. Paul Glowacki, PT, DPT

    Owner & Physical Therapist

    A proud Duluth native, Dr. Paul Glowacki is a licensed physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist. Dr. Glowacki received his physical therapy education at the University of Minnesota where he graduated with summa cum laude honors and was the recipient of a fellowship for his academic merit and contributions to the physical therapy profession.

    Professionally, Dr. Glowacki pursued extensive post-graduate training in advanced techniques such as spinal manipulation and dry needling. He specializes in the treatment of sport and orthopedic conditions in addition to performance training where he has successfully worked with a diverse range of individuals from weekend warriors to professional athletes.

    Outside of his practice, Dr. Glowacki has served as a clinical instructor and academic tutor for the University of Minnesota’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. In his free time, he enjoys taking his dog, Bodie, to Park Point, surfing on Lake Superior, and hiking up the North Shore.

    Certifications & Advanced Training

    Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

    Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

    Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

    Spinal Manipulation of the Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, and Sacroiliac Joints (SMT-1)

    Dry Needling Level 1 (DN-1)

Client Testimonials

  • “My therapist, Paul, has surpassed my expectations so far. He listens, explains what he is doing, checks with me often to make sure that my pain level is acceptable and he is super creative. Everything that you would want in my situation! I've been to therapy at other locations for multiple injuries during my life and he really is top-level.”

  • "Paul is extremely knowledgeable and very informative. I'm learning a lot about how my treatment is working and he has helped me progress in big ways. I'm very lucky and grateful to have Paul as my PT."

  • "Paul is highly-skilled and attentive. He explained my underlying condition and imaging results better than my orthopedist did. That meant a lot to me."

  • “Paul is amazing. Highly recommend.”

  • “It has been a genuine privilege to work with Paul. He has guided me through both hip replacements, helping me return to full use and flexibility. His knowledge of the human body - bones, joints, muscles, soft tissue, nerves (and the mind) - is amazing. He is very easy to talk with and really listens. His philosophy of working with each patient as a unique person really helped me feel understood during my recovery."

  • "Paul is awesome to work with. He is kind and explained the treatment before actually doing the treatment."

  • "Paul is terrific at figuring out how best to address my physio needs."

  • "My therapist, Paul, is well trained, helpful, converses well about the conditions he is working on. A very helpful therapist."

  • "Paul is well-trained, knowledgeable, courteous and professional. A good person to work with while healing."