Kobido Massage is a traditional Japanese facial massage technique that dates back to the 15th century. It focuses on rejuvenating the face, promoting relaxation, and enhancing overall well-being.
Using a combination of gentle, rhythmic strokes, acupressure, and stretches, Kobido Massage stimulates circulation, increases lymphatic drainage, and tones the facial muscles. This helps to improve the complexion, reduce puffiness, and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
During a Kobido Massage session, the therapist utilizes their hands and fingers to apply precise and invigorating movements to the face, neck, and shoulders. The massage targets specific pressure points and energy meridians, aiming to restore balance and promote a healthy glow.
Apart from its cosmetic benefits, Kobido Massage also offers a deeply relaxing and soothing experience. Clients often describe a sense of stress relief and a feeling of overall rejuvenation after a session.
With its long-standing history and proven effectiveness, Kobido Massage is an excellent choice for individuals seeking a natural and non-invasive approach to facial rejuvenation and relaxation.
Kobido Up Ritual Contains:
- Welcome ritual as a head massage with acupressure and release the tensions.
- Cleansing the face and neck using a gentle cleanser or lotion. This step helps to remove any impurities and prepares the skin for the massage.
- Preparatory Strokes: The therapist begins with a series of preparatory strokes, using light, upward movements to warm up the muscles and stimulate circulation. This helps to relax and create a foundation for the subsequent techniques.
- A slow and calm massage of neck, upper back and shoulders – which helps you mellow out after a day full of stress and tension. It soothes both body and mind. It helps you relax, which makes the evening rest and sleep easier and more effective.
- Lymphatic Drainage which helps to eliminate toxins and reduce puffiness. The therapist uses gentle, sweeping motions to stimulate lymphatic flow, particularly around the eyes, cheeks, and jawline.
- Muscle Stimulation: The therapist employs a range of specialized techniques to target and stimulate the facial muscles. These techniques involve gentle pinching, tapping, and kneading movements to tone and tighten the muscles, resulting in a more lifted and sculpted appearance.
- Stretching: Stretching movements are incorporated to release tension and increase flexibility in the facial muscles. The therapist uses gentle pulling and stretching motions to relax tight muscles and improve overall facial mobility.
- Pressure Points: Next, the therapist applies gentle pressure to specific acupressure points on the face, neck, and shoulders. These pressure points correspond to different organs and energy pathways in the body. By stimulating these points, the therapist aims to promote balance and harmony within the body.
- Finishing Strokes and Salt balls massage: Towards the end of the session, the therapist performs a series of soothing and calming strokes to bring the massage to a close. These strokes help to relax the client, promote a sense of well-being, and enhance the overall results of the massage.
- Face mask and red light therapy to give you a final boost after the treatment.