218 Horace Ave North, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 7AM - 6PM | Tuesday: 7AM - 12PM | Thursdays by appointment only
About Us
We Are North Born, The Best In
Physical Therapy
North Born Physical Therapy was established in 2022 by Julia Nelson, Alicia Backer, and Cathy Metelak. Friends and colleagues with a vision to create something new and different. A physical therapy experience that would exceed customer expectation and prioritize a one-on-one treatment approach. The North Born Physical Therapy team promises to provide care that is thoughtful, personalized, and attentive to transform the way you move, think, and feel so that you can live a better life.
Julia, Alicia, and Cathy greatly value innovation and customized treatment. We understand that these are key factors in the speed and magnitude of recovery. We also believe that the best outcomes will be achieved with patient-therapist collaboration to establish goals that are authentic and functionally specific. Getting to know our patients for who they are is essential in creating a personalized plan that works. At North Born Physical Therapy you are not just a patient, you are family.
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Our Promise to Our Patients
Care The Right Way
We prioritize integrity, ethics, and compassion in every aspect of care. We treat every patient with the same respect and dedication as we would our own family, ensuring personalized treatments that foster healing and well-being. Your recovery is always our number one concern.
Our Mission Statement
Where Inspiration Meets Innovation
North Born Physical Therapy exists to provide exceptional care to diverse populations and to inspire community wellness. We aim to provide an experience that is beyond today's expectation of healthcare while staying committed to authenticity, innovation, and accessibility for our patients.
How it Works
We like to keep things as simple for our patients as possible.
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Julia Nelson, DPT
Julia Nelson is our CEO, Co-Founder, and head of Physical Therapy. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy at UND.
Cathy Metelak
Co-Founder & Clinic Manager with a long history in customer & patient service.
Alicia Backer, APT
Alicia has been an Assistant Physical Therapist at our clinic for a while now, having graduated from NCTC.
Katie Mercure, DPT
Originally from the Twin Cities, Katie eventually moved north where she also earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from UND.
Morghan Bugge, DPT
A Thief River Falls native, excellent physical therapist, and the newest addition to our PT staff.