Kvelstein
Barbara Kvelstein is the founder of Nordic Clinic and creator of Norderm, a Scandinavian-inspired skincare brand launching at the clinic. After traveling to more than 90 countries as a professional tennis player and model, she developed a deep interest in skincare, aesthetics, and the connection between confidence and wellbeing.
Originally from Northern Europe, she created Nordic Clinic to bring an authentic Scandinavian approach to care to Seattle — rooted in natural beauty, quality, and long-term results.
Together with her husband, former professional tennis player Hans Podlipnik, she also co-founded Earthlight Villas, a luxury hospitality and wellness concept in the Pacific Northwest.
Before launching these ventures, Barbara spent over a decade working in the human rights field as a human rights lawyer and NICCS-certified anti-trafficking investigator. Part of Nordic Clinic’s mission is to support efforts to combat child sex trafficking, continuing Barbara’s long-standing work in the human rights field.
