(630) 553-9596Meet the Team
We invite you to take a moment to learn more about our doctors, nurse practitioners, and medical aestheticians below.
Dr. James Hawkins, DO
Dr. James Hawkins is a board-certified physician with nearly 30 years of medical experience. At A Beautiful You, Dr. Hawkins serves patients living in and around Sandwich, Yorkville, and Plainfield, Illinois.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Benedictine College in Lisle, Illinois, then received his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University Chicago in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Hawkins completed his residency training at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago.
Dr. Hawkins is proud to serve patients from the communities in which he lives and works. Born just outside of Chicago in Evergreen Park, Dr. Hawkins currently resides in Yorkville with his wife and seven children.
Dr. Brett Cassidy, MD
Dr. Cassidy is a board-certified physician who has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years.
He received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University and his medical degree from Emory University. Dr. Cassidy completed his residency training at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. He previously served as a physician in the U.S. Air Force and spent 4 years stationed in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dr. Cassidy has been serving patients in and around Sandwich, Yorkville, and Plainfield, Illinois, for the past 13 years. Originally born in Madison, Connecticut, Dr. Cassidy now resides in Naperville with his wife and two daughters.
Klaudia Niedzwiecki, FNP-C
Klaudia is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who specializes in women’s health, weight management, and aesthetics.
She earned her BSN from Western Illinois University and went on to graduate with her MSN from Lewis University as a family nurse practitioner. Klaudia is also certified and trained on Botox injectables.
Klaudia's goal is to provide patients with fundamental education, respect, and a personalized journey to becoming the best version of themselves though safe and effective health and wellness treatments.
She is fluent in English and Polish.
Our Medical Aestheticians
Riley Limon, Medical Aesthetician
Riley has been a licensed medical aesthetician at A Beautiful You Medical Spa since 2021. Riley was born and raised in Sandwich. She graduated from Sandwich High school. She went on to study at True U Education of Chicago, and graduated from Universal Spa Training Academy in Downers Grove in 2021. Riley is a certified laser technician. She extensively trained in customized facials, chemical peels, full body waxing, dermaplaning, and microdermabrasion.
“I’m very passionate about making people feel the most comfortable in their own skin!” -Riley
Sarah Nelson, Medical Aesthetician
Sarah is a licensed aesthetician with 17 years of experience in the medical and aesthetics industries. Coming to us from Arizona, Sarah has most recently worked in luxury resort spas in Sedona and Scottsdale. In addition, she has a background as a patient care technician and certified nursing assistant for a rehabilitation center and very busy medical hospital in the heart of Phoenix. During her time at these facilities, she quickly gained an understanding of a broad range of medical conditions that affect today's public health, as well as how to care for these individuals while ensuring their safety and recovery.
Sarah has extensive knowledge in various modalities, including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, waxing, and high frequency skin rejuvenation, to help you achieve your desired results. She has a clear understanding of the science behind effective product formulations, including fundamental blends that strengthen the efficacy of each ingredient to provide proven and desired changes in the skin. She loves to curate a plan of both in-office procedures and complementary at-home regimens to help you achieve real results.
Sarah is the most excited to be able to offer our clients the latest technological advancements in skincare and help them achieve transformative results through safe and effective medical-grade procedures.
“I want you to feel amazing inside and out. Let me guide you on the journey to discovering your healthiest, most radiant skin. I am excited to be working with the professionals at A Beautiful You, where I am sure to grow my knowledge and skills under the direction of experts in my field.” -Sarah
Sarah is also an avid animal lover with six rescue dogs of her own. From large (70lbs) to small (10lbs), she revels in the small joys of being able to give them new experiences and a very loving and safe home. Sarah says, “If I could save them all, I would.
