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Japanese Kobido

Face-Sculpting Massage Inspired by the Ancient Japanese Art of Beauty

A traditional Japanese facial massage combining lifting techniques, acupressure and lymphatic work to sculpt, refresh and revitalise the face.

The Ritual

Kobido is a traditional Japanese facial therapy dating back to the 15th century. Its name translates roughly as “the ancient way of beauty”, reflecting its long history as a specialised Japanese facial massage.

Unlike a conventional facial that focuses primarily on the skin, Kobido works with the deeper structures of the face, including the muscles and surrounding tissues. A combination of precise massage, rhythmic movements, acupressure and drainage techniques is used to stimulate the face and neck.

The treatment moves between slower, soothing movements and more dynamic lifting and sculpting techniques, creating a balance between facial rejuvenation and deep relaxation.

Your Kobido Experience

Your therapist works across the face, neck and upper chest, adapting the treatment to your individual needs.

The treatment combines:

Face-sculpting and lifting massage to work with the facial muscles
Acupressure to stimulate specific points across the face
Lymphatic techniques to encourage drainage and reduce puffiness
Rhythmic and more dynamic massage movements to stimulate circulation
Deeper techniques to release tension held within the facial muscles
Gentle work around the neck and upper chest to complement the facial treatment

The result is a treatment that feels both precise and deeply relaxing, while leaving your face looking refreshed and awakened.

Why You Will Love It?

Kobido is particularly suited to anyone wanting to combine natural facial sculpting with therapeutic facial massage.

It can help to:

Define and refresh facial contours
Reduce the appearance of puffiness
Encourage circulation and lymphatic flow
Brighten a tired-looking complexion
Release tension from the facial muscles
Soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Support a firmer, more toned appearance
Leave the face looking refreshed and radiant

Because Kobido also works with facial tension, it can be a lovely treatment if you carry tension around the jaw, forehead or temples or simply feel that your face looks tired or tense.

The treatment has also traditionally been associated with helping to ease tension-related concerns such as headaches and jaw tension, while providing a deeply relaxing experience.

Choose Your Kobido Experience

60-Minute Kobido Facial

Our standard Kobido treatment, focusing on the face and neck through the traditional lifting, acupressure and drainage techniques.

£85

90-Minute Kobido Face Sculpt

For the full experience, choose our 90-minute Face Sculpting treatment, which takes the Kobido techniques further with additional intra-oral massage and Kinesio taping. This extended treatment is designed for a more comprehensive approach to facial tension, sculpting and rejuvenation.

£119