Kobido is not a typical beauty facial – it’s a therapeutic massage technique that has been practised in Japan for centuries. While beauty facials focus on the surface of the skin with products, Kobido works deeply on the facial muscles, fascia, and energy points. The sculpting and kneading techniques tone muscles, improve circulation, and provide genuine lifting and firming effects that can’t be achieved with products alone.

After a single treatment, you’ll notice immediate effects – brighter skin, reduced puffiness, and a more defined facial contour. These results typically last several days. For longer-lasting effects, a course of treatments is recommended. Many clients come monthly for maintenance to maintain the lifting and toning benefits. Regular treatments have cumulative effects that become more pronounced over time.

Yes, Kobido is highly effective for TMJ (temporomandibular joint) tension and bruxism (teeth grinding). The technique applies specific pressure to the muscles connected to the jaw where significant tension accumulates. Many clients who suffer from jaw pain, headaches caused by tension, or who grind their teeth find significant relief through regular Kobido sessions.

Yes, Kobido can actually be beneficial for those who have had cosmetic fillers. The treatment is effective at breaking out tissue scars left by facial cosmetic fillers, helping to smooth and integrate the filler more naturally. However, we recommend waiting at least 2 weeks after filler injections before having Kobido to allow the filler to settle.

A Kobido session is deeply relaxing. The practitioner will work systematically over your entire face, using rhythmic kneading movements to sculpt and tone each area. You’ll feel gentle to moderate pressure as the muscles are worked. Most clients find the experience incredibly relaxing – it’s described as a “bubble of oxygen that promotes deep relaxation and clarification of the mind.” The treatment typically lasts 45-60 minutes.