About KORA Aesthetics
Your Gateway to Inner and Outer Beauty
Step into a realm of unparalleled transformation at KORA Aesthetics, a medical spa that transcends the ordinary. We’re not just dedicated to achieving superior skin health and balanced beauty; we’re committed to unveiling your best self.
The name “Khôra” reflects our philosophy—a place where the journey from “becoming” to “being” unfolds. At KORA Aesthetics, our focus is on facial balancing, skin health, regenerative medicine, and holistic treatments, crafting results that are both natural and transformative. Our mission is to enhance your confidence without compromising your unique individuality, ensuring each visit is a step towards your most authentic and radiant self.
Imagine:
- Looking your best, without looking overdone.
- Skin that glows with health and vitality.
- A face that reflects your inner beauty.
This is the KORA difference.
We’re not for everyone. Our ideal client values self-care, seeks natural enhancements, and understands the importance of expertise. They’re discerning, confident women who appreciate unparalleled service, safety, and results.
Here's what sets us apart:
8+ years of experience
Facial balancing
Elite expertise
Comprehensiveness
Ultimate comfort
Unwavering commitment
KORA Aesthetics isn't just a med spa,it's a journey. It's about partnering with you to reveal your most radiant self, naturally.
Meet Our Founder
Katie (Pritchard) Manhardt, MSN, FNP-C
Founder
Katie Manhardt is the founder of KORA Aesthetics in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner and a highly skilled and knowledgeable aesthetic injector. With over eight years of experience in aesthetics, she is well known for full-face rejuvenation, facial balancing, and achieving natural results. Katie built a successful career in Ohio where she became one of the most sought-after injectors in the region while working and training for one of the largest privately owned medical spa companies in the country. In 2021, she returned to Scottsdale and opened KORA Aesthetics. Annually, Katie treats over 2,000 patients and serves as an educator and clinical trainer for two international medical technology companies, Galderma and Prollenium. Her expertise extends to biostimulators, facial fillers, wrinkle relaxers, and skin health, backed by a dermatology and laser background.
Katie holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from The University of Northern Colorado and a master’s from The University of Cincinnati. Her passion for teaching led to offering private trainings and shadowing opportunities, aimed at fostering excellence in aesthetic treatments. Committed to continuous learning, she regularly attends aesthetic conferences and trainings to stay abreast of innovative techniques and products. This dedication ensures she provides treatments that maintain a natural, balanced look, enhancing clients’ natural beauty without drastic alterations.
KORA Aesthetics was conceived from Katie’s desire to offer a client-centered experience, focusing on detailed education, comprehensive assessments, and personalized treatment plans. The consultation process at Kora Aesthetics is thorough, ensuring clients are well-informed and comfortable with their decisions. Katie’s approach stems from her personal struggles with acne and the transformative power of aesthetic treatments on confidence and self-love. Kora Aesthetics aims to empower clients by enhancing individual beauty, fostering confidence, and impacting overall quality of life.
MEET ALLISON MOORE, RN, BSN
Nurse Injector
Allison is a skilled and experienced certified aesthetic injector. She is caring, detail-oriented and passionate about her work. She has a keen eye for natural beauty and specializes in Botox, Dysport, facial fillers and Sculptra. Allison has been a registered nurse since 2021 and currently works part-time as an ICU nurse when she’s not injecting. After completing her initial aesthetic certification training, she started her career in aesthetics providing treatments at a local medical spa before transitioning to advance her training and education under the mentorship program at KORA Aesthetics. Allison says, “beauty has always been a passion of mine since a young age. I got into aesthetic nursing to bring my love for beauty and skincare to life! My mission as a nurse injector is to help others feel confident in their own skin and enhance their natural beauty. I am here to help you in your aesthetic journey every step of the way!” Outside of work, Allison enjoys hiking with her two golden retrievers, riding dirt bikes, and spending time with her loved ones.