Our Team

    Hello! Music City Peds is a small private practice, founded in Fall of 2016 by Caitlin Rissler, who started practicing in the developmental-behavioral pediatric specialty in early 2013. Kyli Whitehead joined our team in Fall of 2023 and adds a very useful perspective from her experience in pediatric developmental neurology. As pediatric nurse practitioners with a shared passion for helping clients and families live more fulfilling lives and staying up-to-date with evidence-based research, Caitlin and Kyli make a great clinical team and often collaborate to enhance client outcomes. Our providers see clients by appointment and offer both telemedicine and in-person appointments, depending upon date, time, client preference, and clinical need. Our clinic coordinator, Willa White, supports our practice in both administrative and clinical ways, by scheduling clients, collecting necessary paperwork, triaging phone messages, and much more. As a team, we are dedicated to offering a refreshingly positive experience to our clients. Learn more about each of our team members below!
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    Caitlin Rissler

    MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, PMHS

    Caitlin is a Nashville native and is honored to serve the greater Nashville area through her pediatric practice. She is a mother of 3, a coffee connoisseur (just kidding – ANY coffee will do!), Preds fan (It’s all your fault!), Vandy fan (Anchor Down!). She enjoys the outdoors, especially in the fall, hiking and jogging. 

    Caitlin is a developmental-behavioral nurse practitioner who specializes in caring for children and adolescents with developmental, learning, behavioral, or mental health concerns.

    Her expertise stemmed from a passion for autism spectrum disorders and evolved, through education and experience, to encompass other diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, and many others. She also possesses the unique ability to piece together symptoms that do not fit into a clear-cut diagnostic category, and she addresses the complexities of the individual rather than isolated concerns.

    She understands the importance of creating personalized treatment plans and values collaboration with parents, schools, and other providers involved in the client’s care.

    Caitlin’s clinical style is personable, empathetic, direct, and thorough.

    • earned Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Vanderbilt University
    • served as ambassador for Vanderbilt’s Next Step program, helping students with intellectual or developmental disabilities develop social and life skills in a college setting
    • earned Masters of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt School of Nursing
    • completed supplementary Masters program, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program
    • trained at Vanderbilt Center for Child Development
    • board certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner and as a pediatric mental health specialist
    • started developmental pediatrics department for Novant Health in Charlotte, NC in 2013
    • founded Music City Peds in Nashville in 2016

    Caitlin Rissler

    MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, PMHS

    Caitlin is a Nashville native and is honored to serve the greater Nashville area through her pediatric practice. She is a mother of 3, a coffee connoisseur (just kidding – ANY coffee will do!), Preds fan (It’s all your fault!), Vandy fan (Anchor Down!). She enjoys the outdoors, especially in the fall, hiking and jogging. 

    Caitlin is a developmental-behavioral nurse practitioner who specializes in caring for children and adolescents with developmental, learning, behavioral, or mental health concerns.

    Her expertise stemmed from a passion for autism spectrum disorders and evolved, through education and experience, to encompass other diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, and many others. She also possesses the unique ability to piece together symptoms that do not fit into a clear-cut diagnostic category, and she addresses the complexities of the individual rather than isolated concerns.

    She understands the importance of creating personalized treatment plans and values collaboration with parents, schools, and other providers involved in the client’s care.

    Caitlin’s clinical style is personable, empathetic, direct, and thorough.

    • earned Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Vanderbilt University
    • served as ambassador for Vanderbilt’s Next Step program, helping students with intellectual or developmental disabilities develop social and life skills in a college setting
    • earned Masters of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt School of Nursing
    • completed supplementary Masters program, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program
    • trained at Vanderbilt Center for Child Development
    • board certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner and as a pediatric mental health specialist
    • started developmental pediatrics department for Novant Health in Charlotte, NC in 2013
    • founded Music City Peds in Nashville in 2016

    Kyli Whitehead

    DNP, MSN, BSN, CPNP-PC

    Kyli was born in Michigan but has lived in Nashville since she was 10-years-old. She is a multi-intramural sports’ alum (some may say “collegiate athlete”?) and a loyal Titans’ fan! She has 3 children and a Golden Retriever. She loves hiking, tennis and trying new things with her family. 
     
    Kyli is a pediatric nurse practitioner with experience in pediatric neurology, specifically developmental delay and disordered sleep. Kyli loves building relationships with children and families and understands the importance of family-centered care. 
     
    Additionally, Kyli teaches pediatric nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and is passionate about education and advocacy for both students and families she helps. 
     
    In addition to providing evaluations for developmental delays, autism, ADHD, mood or behavioral concerns, Kyli is skilled at working with parents on effective behavioral strategies and sleep interventions.
     
    Kyli’s clinical style is comprehensive, optimistic, and relatable. 
     
    • earned Bachelors of Science in Nursing from University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    • volunteered with YoungLife Capernaum after college, serving children with intellectual or developmental disabilities
    • earned Masters of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
    • board certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner
    • experienced in pediatric primary care and pediatric neurology, with focuses in developmental delay, migraine, and sleep disorders
    • earned Doctor of Nursing Practice from East Tennessee State University
    • teaches pediatrics as faculty member at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

    Kyli Whitehead

    DNP, MSN, BSN, CPNP-PC

    Kyli was born in Michigan but has lived in Nashville since she was 10-years-old. She is a multi-intramural sports’ alum (some may say “collegiate athlete”?) and a loyal Titans’ fan! She has 3 children and a Golden Retriever. She loves hiking, tennis and trying new things with her family. 
     
    Kyli is a pediatric nurse practitioner with experience in pediatric neurology, specifically developmental delay and disordered sleep. Kyli loves building relationships with children and families and understands the importance of family-centered care. 
     
    Additionally, Kyli teaches pediatric nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and is passionate about education and advocacy for both students and families she helps. 
     
    In addition to providing evaluations for developmental delays, autism, ADHD, mood or behavioral concerns, Kyli is skilled at working with parents on effective behavioral strategies and sleep interventions.
     
    Kyli’s clinical style is comprehensive, optimistic, and relatable. 
    • earned Bachelors of Science in Nursing from University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    • volunteered with YoungLife Capernaum after college, serving children with intellectual or developmental disabilities
    • earned Masters of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
    • board certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner
    • experienced in pediatric primary care and pediatric neurology, with focuses in developmental delay, migraine, and sleep disorders
    • earned Doctor of Nursing Practice from East Tennessee State University
    • teaches pediatrics as faculty member at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

    Willa White

    Clinic Coordinator

    Willa is a Nashville native, a major foodie and travel connoisseur. She loves hanging out with her son at his sports games and school events. Fall is her favorite season, and she loves reading and yoga!

    Willa has worked in many areas of healthcare for 10+years. She is an excellent communicator, is very resourceful, is wonderful at generating ideas and solutions, and takes initiative to solve problems efficiently.

    Willa White is our invaluable clinic coordinator who works diligently on both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure that our clinic responds efficiently to client requests and provides exceptional care. Her efficiency, commitment to following through with tasks, organization, direct communication, consistency with implementation of policies, and genuine concern for clients’ needs are just some of her strengths that benefit our practice. Even though Willa works part-time, she checks and responds to messages each weekday and demonstrates incredible productivity with the time she dedicates to our practice. We are very appreciative of all she does for Music City Peds!