Our medical training makes the difference.

Our team of certified medical professionals use our years of experience and knowledge to provide safe and effective therapies and treatments to help you live your best life. With our revolutionary approach to sleep and migraine therapies, you’ll find much more than a practice that offers fillers and BOTOX.

Meet the Team

  • Mary Brandon, DO

    Founded by Dr. Mary Brandon, a board-certified Cardiac Anesthesiologist, in 2021, Beauty Awakened brings her vision of everyday wellness and beauty to the Richmond area. Mary, who received her initial training at George Washington University in General Surgery, at the University of North Carolina in Anesthesia, and finished her fellowship at Duke University, loves to help people feel better. She is certified to perform BOTOX and fillers and is also certified in IV nutrition therapy. As a mother of five children, Mary understands how life on the run can wear you down. Beauty Awakened provides services to lift the weight of life and help you feel restored, renewed, and rejuvenated.

  • Sarah Werner, RN, MHL

    Sarah, our Registered Nurse, grew up right here in Midlothian. Over the years she has been a med-surg, home health, hospice, and Emergency Department registered nurse. Sarah is a certified nurse injector, but her true passion lies in helping clients receive their maximum well-being through IV therapy and health and wellness programs. Sarah recently graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine with a Master’s in Healthcare Leadership. She and her husband Brad have one son Briggs and in her free time she loves traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

  • Taylor Cesena

    Taylor, our licensed Master Esthetician, was born and raised in Chester Virginia and is a dog mom. Taylor thrives to make each and every one of her clients feel comfortable and confident about their skin, while also helping them reach their skin goals. She is eager to learn more and can’t wait to grow in this industry to be able to provide you all with the best. In her downtime, she loves to travel, go camping, and hangout with her fur babies and family/friends.

  • Aaren Cesena Ramos

    Aaren, is one of our Estheticians and her goal is to provide an atmosphere where you feel comfortable being you and take a break from the busy world! She loves helping people feel confident in their skin and building relationships beyond the treatment room.

    In her downtime, you can find her in her kitchen cooking, or at a farm to table restaurant or even at a local farmers market.