Kobido, le massage anti-âge du visage
Originally, two masters of shiatsu (the ancestors of shiatsu) competed in a battle lasting several months to satisfy a Japanese empress who needed special care to maintain her legendary beauty…!
There were no winners, but these two masters joined forces to create the Kobido house, offering exclusive treatments reserved for royalty and geishas.
With 48 programmes, Kobido massage has been around for centuries and remains one of the best anti-ageing tools. This facial massage refreshes the face…
The art of Kobido harmonises body and mind for ultimate relaxation. It is a draining and lifting massage that must be performed very rigorously. With regular practice, the results are astonishing.
What is Kobido?
KOBIDO is a facial massage technique that acts on the meridians and acupuncture points.
It rebalances energy flow in the face and neck. This healthy distribution of energy is the source of youthful skin.
This facial massage is known to stimulate energy flow throughout the face, neck and entire body, releasing muscle tension that contributes to the appearance of wrinkles. A single treatment rejuvenates the complexion, revealing radiant skin and counteracting the effects of stress.
Regular practice can delay skin ageing, reshape facial contours, stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation, promote collagen production, replenish oxygen in the epidermis, reduce wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles, improve skin texture, relax the muscles of the face and neck, and provide deep relaxation.
Kobido, more than just a massage!
It is a traditional art form, just like origami or the tea ceremony, which requires great precision.
Extremely complex, it is based on more than a thousand techniques, which are divided into 48 categories. Within each category, several variations are offered depending on the part of the face on which they are applied.
They are performed with cream rather than oil to maintain close contact with the tissues. From time to time, the therapist adds a few drops of water to improve glide.
During the massage, the fingers, wrists, forearms and shoulders are used in a series of synchronised movements (smoothing, kneading, tapping, vibrating, etc.) that resemble a ballet choreography! One side of the face is worked on, then the other.
Depending on the intensity and speed with which the movements are performed, the effect on the facial structures is more or less profound, the aim of the session being to achieve a genuine « lifting » effect on the face.
But in any case, the effectiveness of Kobido massage on skin quality has been scientifically proven!
