ABURA is a botanical skincare line and collaborative healing space rooted in ritual, intentionality, and deep nourishment.
What began as owner Amanda Forman’s meditative self-care practice evolved into a devotion to skin health, inner balance, and the healing power of touch and nature-based formulas.
Our wellness studio, nestled on Munjoy Hill, is a sanctuary that goes far beyond the surface.
Here, every offering is designed to support and soothe the mind, body, and spirit. The practitioners at ABURA have been thoughtfully gathered by Amanda, each one sharing a reverence for holistic care and authentic connection.
Abura is an invitation to slow down, prioritize yourself, and refill your cup.
We believe that through intentional self-care rituals, you can deepen your connection to self and return to a place of inner peace. This is our offering to you.
Meet the Practitioners
Amanda Forman: Licensed Esthetician
As the founder of Abura and formulator of the studio’s botanical skincare line, Amanda has spent the past decade immersing herself in the art and ritual of skincare. Her work as a holistic esthetician extends far beyond the surface; her intention is to gently guide each client in cultivating a meaningful skincare ritual of their own while offering a deeply restorative and calming experience during every session.
Technical expertise and intuitive touch are at the heart of her facials. Amanda’s treatments focus on facial and upper body massage, using the magic of her hands, as well as selected massage tools to release tension, support circulation, and lymphatic flow. The curated playlists create a somewhat cinematic experience, guiding you on your own journey as you drop into a state of profound relaxation.
Amanda is often joined in the studio by her sweet dog, Chloe, who brings her own quiet joy and loving presence to the space — happily greeting clients and sharing in the nurturing energy of each visit.
Danielle Black: Licensed Esthetician and Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist
Danielle’s approach is heart-centered – rooted in therapeutic and intuitive touch. Her offerings weave together the gentle rhythm of lymphatic drainage, grounding earth-based skin rituals, and the sculpting magic of Gua Sha and massage. Each session is uniquely designed to enhance vitality, soothe the nervous system, and honor the quiet intelligence of your own body.
Danielle began her professional journey as a licensed holistic esthetician and quickly fell in love with manual lymphatic drainage, drawn to its gentle yet potent ability to restore balance and harmony at the cellular level. After completing her Advanced Dr. Vodder MLD training, she became the only esthetician in Maine certified in this renowned method, and has since completed additional training in full-body lymphatic drainage.
Moriyah Mcshane: Licensed Esthetician
Moriyah is devoted to alchemizing natural beauty through intention-infused rituals. With over five years of experience, each treatment is a personalized journey where skin, body and spirit are nurtured in harmony. She blends manual face-lifting techniques with myofascial release and gentle lymphatic drainage. Every session is designed to restore vitality, enhance natural contours and support the body's innate healing processes.
Moriyah applies lessons from her own healing journey to her practice - creating a safe, calming environment where clients are invited to soften, release and reconnect.
When she is not in the shop, Moriyah likes to frolic in her garden with her cat Moon and paddle board Maine's beautiful rivers.
Natalie Hickey: Licensed Massage Therapist and Thai Massage Practicioner
Natalie Hickey is a seasoned bodywork practitioner with over 20 years experience in her field. She specializes in Thai massage, also known as "Nuad Thai", which is based on the concept of energy lines within the body. It combines acupressure, stretching, and deep tissue massage to restore balance, increase flexibility and alleviate tension.
In addition to being a master bodyworker, Natalie is a dancer and yogini.
Her work is infused with grace, fluidity and an intuitive understanding of how people heal and evolve.
The Abura Membership
Join the Abura Membership and receive curated benefits reserved exclusively for our members.
- $10 off monthly service
- 10% off all ABURA skincare products!
- Complimentary 45 minute infrared sauna session