Our Philosophy
At Stages, we strive to make you feel comfortable and pampered while providing one of a kind personalized treatment plans. We have blankets, phone chargers, fans, beverages, and snacks to make sure you have everything you need! In addition, to reach a maximum comfort level, we offer ProNox (a 50/50 blend of Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide).
Adrienne Pennington, MSN, FNP-C
OWNER + FOUNDER
Adrienne’s love for health and beauty has spanned a lifetime and Stages Skin Studio is the culmination of her passion, education and expertise. Adrienne is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She began her nursing career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a critical care cardiac RN, then graduated with her Master’s in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2012. Over the years, she has provided care to patients in a variety of medical and aesthetic settings, including primary care, urgent care, medical spas, and concierge aesthetics.
Through years of experience, study, and training with world-renowned injectors, Adrienne has curated a menu of highly effective treatments both simple and advanced. Her philosophy is that skin health is multi-faceted and thoughtfully created one step at a time.
In her free time, Adrienne enjoys hanging out with her husband, Tyler and her 4 children, Georgia, Sawyer, Eliza, and Sutton. She loves to travel, stay active, and eat ALL of the best food.
MEET THE TEAM
Katie Watson, MSN, FNP-C
Katie is a Nashville native who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Lipscomb University. Upon graduation, she began working at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt specializing in cardiology. Several years into her career, she started teaching in nursing education, which inspired her to go back to school. Katie attended Austin Peay State University where she graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing degree in 2015. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Katie has always been passionate about skin care, starting at a young age when she dreamt of being a Dermatologist. She believes that the key to enhancing your skin to its greatest form is best achieved with a holistic approach. Katie is most excited to assist her client’s in developing an individualized treatment plan.
Katie enjoys spending time with her husband, Gabe, and her three children, Ford, Brady, & Emma. She enjoys traveling with her family- especially to the beach, attending her kid’s sporting events, volunteering for various organizations, and playing tennis.
Emily Reinhart, Medical Aesthetician, Phlebotomist
Emily joins us after completing her esthetic education at the Aveda institute in Franklin, TN.
Originally from Detroit, Emily has also lived and worked in Florida before moving to Music City! When you can’t find Emily in the treatment room perfecting your lashes or working her SkinPen magic, you’ll find her hanging at home with her two bulldog babies, out on the boat, or exploring new restaurants around town. Her bubbly personality and beautiful spirit shine through during your skin health treatment. She also brings a holistic touch to our practice with the understanding that your internal health and external factors effect your skin. Emily has extensive skincare knowledge and loves to talk products and ingredients! Come see for yourself- you’ll love getting to know our girl.
Carli Taylor, MSN, FNP-C
Carli was born and raised in Louisiana. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Following graduation, Carli successfully sought enrollment in the competitive Vanderbilt University Nurse Residency Program. There, Carli was trained as a critical care nurse and became a member of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Trauma Team in the Intensive Care Unit. While continuing her work in the trauma unit, Carli began her pursuit of a Master's Degree of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University, eventually graduating Summa Cum Laude. Carli attributes her academic and professional successes to her dedication to quality patient care and her unwavering commitment to elevating the medical profession. After graduating from Vanderbilt, Carli and her family relocated to Mobile, Alabama where she worked at Sunrise Dermatology. During her time there, Carli developed a passion for skin health as well as aesthetics. Carli strives to help clients reach their skin health goals by creating and implementing an individualized plan for each client.
Carli is a proud member of Sigma Theta TauInternational Honor Society and The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is a dedicated mother of three, and she enjoys spending her leisure with her family and friends across the South.