Meet 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
Maria is 25 years old and new to the medical esthetics field, but with a great amount of aspiration to excel in her role here at A Beautiful You.
Maria is constantly pushing herself to keep up with what is new in the aesthetic world and new trends. Her greatest love within the field is waxing and permanent makeup, which is a service she is excited to bring to our practice. She also loves facials and the look of freshly dermaplaned skin before and after makeup application.
Maria is a mom to an amazing little boy. She loves sunsets and the moon! For fun, she likes to go off-roading and camping with family and friends.
Maria brings with her a wealth of knowledge, uniqueness, and love for the medical esthetics field.