The Faces Behind Every Little Adjustment
Every family who walks through our doors in Gallatin is trusting us with something big: their baby, their pregnancy, their kid's first years. We don't take that lightly.
Behind every visit is a team that genuinely loves this work. A second generation chiropractor who's been passionate about nervous system care since childhood. A pediatric physical therapist who keeps everything running behind the scenes. And the warm faces at the front desk who know your kids' names before you even sit down.
Get to know the people who'll be walking alongside your family's health journey.
Dr. Garrett Paulson
Board Certified Pediatric + Prenatal Chiropractor
Dr. Paulson has been getting adjusted since he was a kid. As a second generation chiropractor, he grew up watching his dad treat the body as something naturally smart and built to heal itself. In the Paulson household, a fever wasn't the enemy. It was a sign the body was doing exactly what it was supposed to do. That upbringing planted the seed for everything he does today.
He met his wife, Caroline, at the University of Dayton, where his path toward chiropractic really began. Working in his father's practice, he watched patients transform right in front of him. Then, while working at a pediatric chiropractic clinic in Marietta, GA throughout school, he saw something that changed the trajectory of his career: infants and pregnant mothers experiencing remarkable shifts through nervous system focused care.
That experience became his calling. Today, Dr. Paulson is dedicated to helping families understand the power of regular nervous system checks for their children, especially those who had stressful entries into the world through C-section, forceps, or vacuum extraction. He's equally passionate about supporting moms through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
Dr. Paulson holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic with advanced training in pediatric and perinatal care. He's a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and is Webster Technique certified for specialized prenatal support, with hands-on clinical experience from a pediatric chiropractic clinic in Marietta, GA and a family wellness practice in Chaska, MN.
Caroline Paulson, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy & Co-Founder
Caroline brings a perspective to Connected Kids that few practices have: she's not just a co-owner, she's a pediatric physical therapist who understands the body from every angle. Growing up as an identical triplet, she spent years dealing with persistent headaches, never quite finding an answer, until she met Dr. Paulson in college and experienced firsthand what nervous system focused chiropractic care could do.
That experience changed the way she thought about health, and it's part of why Connected Kids exists today.
Caroline continues to practice as a pediatric physical therapist at The Therapy Center of Hendersonville. Behind the scenes, she's the one making sure the clinic runs smoothly, the team feels supported, and every family who walks through the door feels genuinely welcomed.
Gina Carpenter
Patient Care Coordinator
Gina is a native of Tennessee and has lived in Sumner County for over 25 years.
Having raised three amazing daughters of her own, she understands and appreciates what Connected Kids specializes in - seeking the most natural path to wellness for her family’s optimal health.
As an Office Coordinator, Gina is able to tap into her previous experiences, including managing employees across two cities, serving in leadership for eight years with a national mom’s group, pioneering and building Sumner County’s first ever online/social media resell platform, serving as PTO president at SCE, and as treasurer for years on a local executive committee.
When she’s not at the office, Gina loves walking her favorite trail in Hendersonville, camping at Defeated Creek, taking annual trips with her girlfriends, having game nights, and listening to her perfectly curated playlists (something for every mood!)
Gina says that joining the Connected Kids team is just another of God’s many blessings, and that getting to know and love on so many wonderful people has been a joy and a privilege.
Brittney Pearce
Patient Care Coordinator
Brittney is a Nashville native who has made Sumner county her home since 2016. Her previous experience working for a world-renowned neurologist uniquely equips her to juggle the needs of a growing chiropractic practice. As a mother of three beautiful daughters, she has also spent many years serving in leadership roles such as softball coach and board member, PTO president, and MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) leadership.
While away from work, Brittney enjoys spending time with her family and golden retrievers, attending church, competitively playing games, outdoor activities, and has a passion for design, home projects and building. She feels very blessed to be a part of Connected Kids Chiropractic, and holds a genuine appreciation for the impact holistic preventative care can have on young lives.