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Who We Are

Welcome to
The Maxim Clinic

At The Maxim Clinic, every visit feels calm, considered, and tailored. Our physician-led medical team delivers results-driven care in a tranquil, modern space — pairing advanced devices with thoughtful, personalized plans so you look refreshed, natural, and confident.

With two locations in Charlotte — Pineville and South End — we are committed to being the city's most trusted destination for luxury aesthetics and wellness.

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Clinical Excellence

Physician-led care with board-certified providers overseeing every treatment plan.

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Advanced Technology

Leading platforms for lasers, skin resurfacing, injectables, and rejuvenation.

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Personalized Plans

Consultations that map your goals to clear, step-by-step treatment paths.

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Quiet-Luxury Experience

Warm, unhurried visits in a serene setting — because you deserve to feel at ease.

Our Purpose

Our Mission

To combine anticipatory hospitality with the power of evidence-based care and advanced technology, providing an unparalleled urban oasis for true rejuvenation. We are dedicated to delivering natural results and fostering long-term skin health. Every interaction is meticulously designed to restore clarity, maximize comfort, and ensure measurable progress toward your complete well-being.

Our Future

Our Vision

To be Charlotte's most trusted luxury aesthetics and wellness destination, setting the definitive benchmark for safety, outcomes, and service across the entire metropolitan area — redefining the medspa experience as a comprehensive, exclusive, and calm city-side retreat where our clientele achieves lasting confidence and well-being.

The People Behind Your Care

Meet Our Team

Our providers bring expertise, artistry, and genuine care to every appointment. Click on a provider to learn more about their background and philosophy.

Pineville

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Medical Director

Dr. Ike Nwanonyiri

MD · Family Medicine

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Lead NP & Master Injector

Anneliese Cadena

RN, MSN, AGNP-C

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Master Aesthetician

Maggi Gates

LMA · Certified Laser Tech

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Laser Specialist

Laura M. Doyle

20+ Years Laser Experience

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South End

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Medical Director

Dr. Michael Harrington

MD · Internal Medicine

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Physician Assistant

Bethany Grubb

PA-C

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Medical Director · Pineville

Dr. Ike Nwanonyiri

MD · Board-Certified Family Medicine

Dr. Ike Nwanonyiri is the Medical Director of The Maxim Clinic at Pineville, where he provides physician-led oversight for the clinic's aesthetic, wellness, laser, and men's health services. As a board-certified Family Medicine physician, Dr. Nwanonyiri brings a strong foundation in preventive care, whole-person health, and patient safety to Maxim's medical aesthetics program.

His clinical background includes primary care, sports medicine, men's health, regenerative medicine, and in-office procedures — giving him a practical, patient-centered approach to aesthetic and wellness care. At Maxim Pineville, he helps guide clinical protocols, treatment standards, and medically appropriate care plans designed around each patient's goals.

His philosophy is simple: patients should feel stronger, healthier, and more confident without looking overdone or feeling rushed.

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Lead NP & Master Injector · Pineville

Anneliese Cadena

RN, MSN, AGNP-C

Anneliese Cadena is the Lead Nurse Practitioner and Master Injector at The Maxim Clinic at Pineville. She specializes in aesthetic medicine, functional wellness, hormone optimization, and natural facial rejuvenation. Her approach blends advanced clinical knowledge with a refined artistic eye, helping patients achieve results that look balanced, refreshed, and never overdone.

Anneliese has a strong background in aesthetics, oncology, concierge medicine, hormone health, sexual health, and metabolic wellness. She brings a whole-person perspective to every consultation, looking beyond a single treatment to understand each patient's goals, lifestyle, facial anatomy, skin quality, and long-term wellness needs.

Her aesthetic expertise includes Botox and neurotoxins, dermal fillers, facial balancing, biostimulators, collagen-building treatments, and personalized anti-aging plans. Patients appreciate her calm presence, honest education, and ability to create treatment plans that feel both strategic and approachable.

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Licensed Master Aesthetician · Pineville

Maggi Gates

LMA · Certified Laser Technician · ZO Skin Health Expert

Maggi Gates is a Licensed Master Aesthetician, Certified Laser Technician, and ZO Skin Health Expert at The Maxim Clinic at Pineville. She specializes in advanced skincare, medical-grade facials, chemical peels, dermaplaning, SkinPen microneedling, IPL photofacials, laser hair removal, and customized skin health plans.

Maggi is passionate about helping patients feel confident in their skin through education, consistency, and personalized care. Her approach focuses on long-term skin health, visible improvement, and realistic treatment plans — whether preparing for a major event, addressing acne, improving texture, reducing pigmentation, or building a stronger skincare routine.

With advanced training in treating Fitzpatrick skin types I through VI, Maggi brings a thoughtful and inclusive approach to medical aesthetics, combining technical skill with a warm, supportive style.

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Laser Specialist · Pineville

Laura M. Doyle

20+ Years of Laser Experience

Laura M. Doyle is a Laser Specialist at The Maxim Clinic at Pineville with more than 20 years of hands-on laser experience. She brings deep knowledge of laser technology, laser hair removal, and energy-based aesthetic treatments to the Maxim team.

Laura's expertise includes advanced laser treatments for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, vascular concerns, pigmentation concerns, and a wide range of cosmetic skin goals. Her approach is precise, practical, and results-focused, with careful attention to patient comfort, treatment planning, and safety.

Patients come to Laura for her technical skill, calm confidence, and ability to match laser treatments to each patient's skin type, goals, and treatment history. She understands that laser aesthetics is not one-size-fits-all.

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Medical Director · South End

Dr. Michael Harrington

MD · Board-Certified Internal Medicine

Dr. Michael Kenneth Harrington is the Medical Director of The Maxim Clinic South End. A board-certified Internal Medicine physician, Dr. Harrington brings years of clinical experience, medical judgment, and patient safety leadership to Maxim's South End Charlotte location.

His background in internal medicine and hospital-based care gives him a strong foundation in comprehensive medical oversight, clinical decision-making, and responsible treatment planning. At Maxim South End, Dr. Harrington helps guide the clinic's medical standards, safety protocols, and commitment to physician-led aesthetic and wellness care.

Dr. Harrington's approach reflects Maxim's belief that aesthetics and wellness should be medically thoughtful, personalized, and natural-looking — supporting a patient experience centered on confidence, prevention, and long-term well-being.

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Physician Assistant · South End

Bethany Grubb

PA-C

Bethany Grubb, PA-C is a Physician Assistant at The Maxim Clinic South End. She brings more than a decade of clinical experience, with a background in orthopedics, sports medicine, anesthesiology, trauma, and acute care surgery.

Bethany's medical background gives her a strong understanding of anatomy, movement, healing, and patient-centered care. At Maxim South End, she brings that same clinical precision into aesthetic and wellness treatments, helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and confident in their care plan.

Her style is warm, detail-oriented, and approachable. Bethany is passionate about helping patients look and feel their best through personalized treatment planning, natural-looking aesthetic outcomes, and wellness-focused care.

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Pineville

About

Anneliese Cadena, RN MSN AGNP-C
Aesthetic & Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Anneliese is a nationally certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in aesthetic medicine, natural facial restoration, and advanced injection artistry. She is known for her refined, science-driven approach to aesthetics—focusing on subtle, intentional results that enhance confidence while preserving each patient’s unique features.

With extensive clinical experience in aesthetics, oncology, concierge medicine, hormone optimization, sexual health, and metabolic wellness, Anneliese brings a comprehensive, whole-person perspective to aging well. She believes exceptional aesthetic outcomes are achieved when art and physiology work together—integrating facial anatomy, longevity science, and personalized care.

Her aesthetic practice includes expertise in:

• Neurotoxin for facial balancing

• Dermal fillers & biostimulators

• Full-face rejuvenation

• Skin health & collagen-building treatments

• Natural, confidence-focused enhancements

Anneliese also provides functional medicine care, specializing in hormone optimization, metabolic health, and personalized wellness strategies that support long-term vitality. Her patients value her ability to explain complex topics clearly, offer thoughtful education, and create care plans that feel both strategic and deeply personalized.

She has also been featured in wellness and lifestyle online features, where she shares insights on longevity, hormone health, aesthetics, and modern approaches to aging well.

https://www.newsweek.com/map-shows-states-highest-lowest-life-expectancy-10799757

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/spotting-medical-misinformation-on-social-media

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Outside of medicine, Anneliese is passionate about movement, yoga, rock climbing, and women’s strength training—interests that influence her holistic approach to health, confidence, and aging with intention.

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