Kandor PT + Pelvic Health

About Kelsey Nowak, PT, DPT, PRPC

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Kelsey Nowak, PT, DPT, PRPC, is passionate about helping individuals with both new onset and chronic diagnoses involving the pelvic floor, extremities, and spine. With advanced training in manual therapy, dry needling, and fascial release, she takes a comprehensive, multi-modal approach to patient care.

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Kelsey provides specialized physical therapy for all pelvic floor diagnoses, including pelvic pain, urinary and bowel incontinence, constipation, abdominal pain, painful intercourse, comprehensive peripartum care, blocked milk ducts, and prevention of recurrent mastitis. She also has extensive expertise in orthopedic physical therapy, treating spine conditions, post-surgical recovery, headaches, and sports medicine populations.

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Born and raised in Alberta, Canada, Kelsey had the honor of playing hockey for the University of Minnesota, where she was twice named team captain and helped lead the Gophers to an NCAA Championship in 2004. Today, she and her husband enjoy coaching their two children’s sports teams and spending family time on the lake.

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Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Minnesota (2008)

• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Minor in Coaching, University of Minnesota (2005)

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Professional Certifications

• Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC)

• Functional Dry Needling, Kinetacore Level 1

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

• USA Hockey Level 4 Coach

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Professional Affiliations

• Minnesota Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Pelvic Health focus

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Achievements & Awards

• Waconia Hockey Association Coach of the Year, 2024–2025

• MN State High School League: 3-time Section 2AA Assistant Coach of the Year (2009, 2011, 2012)

• Four-time University of Minnesota Scholar Athlete and All-WCHA Academic Team Selection

• Two-time Academic All-Big Ten Selection

• Recipient of Gopher Women’s Hockey Team’s Highest GPA Award (2003, 2004)

• NCAA Champion, University of Minnesota Women’s Hockey (2004)