Kobidо By Kogao Facial Anti-ageing Massage Training

19-21 February
3 days
10 students

Kobidо By Kogao: The Perfect Blend of Tradition, Elegance, and Personalization

Step into the world of Kobidо By Kogao — a comprehensive Japanese facial massage practice that works far beyond the face, addressing the back, shoulders, decollete, neck, and face as one integrated system. Designed to meet each client’s unique needs, this method is rooted in the ancient art of Kobido, once reserved for Japanese emperors and the elite, and refined into a modern professional approach delivering visible aesthetic results alongside deep relaxation, balance, and well-being.

The Kobidо By Kogao technique is ideal for both beginners and experienced professionals. Designed for women and men aged 20+, it empowers you to create personalized sessions that match facial structure, client goals, and sensitivity.

With Kobidо By Kogao, you will master three complete variations, each a full treatment session on its own:
  • Light Lymphatic Drainage Massage: detox, reduce puffiness, refresh and brighten the skin
  • Fast Lifting: dynamic techniques for visible firming and rejuvenation
  • Sculpting: advanced methods to refine the jawline, cheeks, and facial oval
In addition, the training includes energetic facial work using meridians and pressure points to regulate the nervous system, release emotional tension stored in the face, and elevate each session into a truly bespoke, holistic experience.

The Essence of Kobido: A Holistic Beauty Ritual

Kobido is more than a facial massage — it’s a holistic ritual that harmonizes the face, mind, and body. With elegant rhythm, precise touch, and deep understanding of structure, Kobido helps clients experience:
  • Rejuvenation: tone facial muscles and support a fresher, smoother look
  • Balance: reduce tension and support emotional calm
  • Transformation: lift, sculpt, and refine facial contours
  • Relaxation: downshift stress patterns and support nervous system regulation
Kobido transcends standard beauty treatments by addressing physical + emotional + energetic tension stored in the face.

Key Techniques Covered

Mastering Kobidо By Kogao enables you to offer a sophisticated, results-driven, and personalized experience by combining traditional Japanese principles with structured facial work:
  • Facial contouring: lifting + sculpting to refine the facial oval
  • Lymphatic drainage: de-puffing, detox support, glow effect
  • Muscle stimulation: toning facial muscles for firmness and elasticity
  • Meridians & pressure points (Tsubo): energetic facial techniques to support balance and deep release
  • Connection techniques: building an intelligent session flow from neck/decollete to face
  • Dynamic movement elegance: rhythm, speed, and precision that distinguish Kobido

A Brief History of the Kobido Technique

Kobido is traditionally traced back to 1472, when two Japanese Anma masters united their knowledge to create a revolutionary facial method. For centuries, the technique was preserved within a privileged lineage and passed down through generations. Today, authentic Kobido remains strongly associated with rigorous training traditions and high standards of practice.

Recommended Treatment Plan for Lasting Results

  • Initial Phase: 1–2 sessions/week for 4–6 weeks
  • Enhancement Phase: 1 session every 1–2 weeks for 2–3 months
  • Maintenance Phase: 1–2 sessions/month

Boost Your Business with Kobidо By Kogao Massage

Incorporating Kobidо By Kogao into your menu is a premium upgrade for your practice:
  • Expand your treatment menu with a structured Japanese facial technique
  • Offer personalized, high-value sessions tailored to facial structure and goals
  • Differentiate your practice with Japanese facial massage expertise
  • Increase client satisfaction and retention through visible results + deep relaxation
  • Combine aesthetic + holistic outcomes (lifting, contouring, nervous-system calm)


Make your business a beacon of luxury and innovation by adding Kobidо By Kogao to your repertoire. With this extraordinary technique, you’ll elevate your offerings, captivate your clientele, and strengthen your expert positioning in Dubai’s premium wellness market.

Sign up today — limited spots available.

Unlock the Transformative Benefits of Kobidо By Kogao

Kobidо By Kogao is renowned as an “imperial-style” facial ritual that combines visible aesthetic refinement with strong therapeutic effects. Rooted in balance and harmony, it supports results that go beyond the surface — making it valuable for both personal care and professional practice.

Why the Kobidо By Kogao Massage is a Game-Changer

  • Profound rejuvenation: supports elasticity, brightness, and a fresher look
  • Improves microcirculation: oxygenates skin and supports healthy tone
  • Natural face lifting: firms facial muscles without invasive methods
  • Reduces wrinkles and fine lines: improves texture and smoothness
  • Detoxification & lymphatic drainage: reduces puffiness and swelling
  • Relieves muscle tension: especially jaw, neck, and stress zones
  • Balances the nervous system: promotes calm and deep relaxation
  • Improves complexion: more even tone and natural radiance
  • Supports moisture balance: reduces dryness and tightness
  • Addresses chronic fatigue patterns: through relaxation + tension release
  • Energetic facial work: pressure points and meridian stimulation support deeper balance and release
  • Promotes longevity: supports long-term skin health and well-being

Why Wellness Professionals Should Master Kobido

  • Stand out with an authentic Japanese facial technique
  • Deliver visible results + deep relaxation from structured protocols
  • Expand your expertise (lymphatic + lifting + sculpting + energetic work)
  • Boost your business with a premium, personalized service
  • Become a trusted expert in holistic facial rejuvenation
With Kobidо By Kogao, you’re not just delivering a facial treatment — you’re offering a timeless art that refines the face, calms the mind, and supports inner balance. Limited spots — enrol today.

Important Precautions for Kobido Massage

Kobido massage is a revered technique celebrated for its ability to rejuvenate the skin, relax the mind, and restore harmony to the body. However, it is essential to prioritize client safety and ensure the treatment aligns with their health conditions. Certain medical, dermatological, or systemic concerns may render the Kobido massage temporarily or permanently unsuitable. Being well-informed about these conditions enables wellness professionals to provide safe and effective care.

Conditions to Consider Before Performing Kobido Massage

  1. Facial Nerve Damage: clients with trauma or inflammation affecting the facial nerve should avoid massage to prevent exacerbating the condition or causing further complications.
  2. Active Viral Skin Diseases: conditions such as herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 necessitate postponing treatment until the infection subsides, as massage may worsen outbreaks or spread the virus.
  3. Eczema: clients with dry or exudative forms of eczema, a common autoimmune condition, may find their symptoms aggravated by massage. It is essential to wait until the condition is well-managed before proceeding.
  4. Fungal Skin Infections: active fungal lesions, regardless of the pathogen, must be treated and resolved fully before a massage can be safely performed.
  5. Blood Coagulation Disorders: clients with hereditary or acquired coagulopathies or those taking anticoagulants such as warfarin are at heightened risk of complications during massage therapy. Proceed only with medical approval.
  6. Acute Cardiovascular Conditions: recent myocardial infarctions, strokes, aneurysms, thrombosis, or other acute heart and vascular issues are absolute contraindications for massage due to the risk of adverse events.
  7. Oncological Conditions: massage is contraindicated for clients with any type of cancer, including benign tumors that have potential for malignancy. Consultation with a healthcare provider is essential in such cases.
  8. Hypertension: massage is not recommended for clients with uncontrolled hypertension, as the active stimulation may trigger a hypertensive crisis. Treatments should only be considered once blood pressure is well-regulated.
  9. Acute Viral or Bacterial Infections: clients experiencing colds, flu, or bacterial infections should fully recover before receiving massage therapy to avoid compromising their immune system or worsening symptoms.
 

Your Role as a Wellness Professional

Understanding and adhering to these safety guidelines demonstrates your professionalism and care for your clients’ well-being. Always take a comprehensive medical history, consult with clients about any health concerns, and, if needed, seek guidance from medical professionals before proceeding with treatment.

By prioritizing safety and maintaining high ethical standards, you build trust and credibility, ensuring that your clients feel secure and cared for during every session.

Kobidо By Kogao Japanese Face Massage Training Program

Elevate your expertise with our immersive Kobidо By Kogao Japanese Face Massage Training Program. Designed for beginners and experienced professionals alike, this three-day, 24-hour professional training blends classical Kobido principles with a modern, personalized approach to facial massage.

The program combines theory, live demonstrations, and extensive supervised practice, allowing participants to confidently deliver bespoke Kobido treatments with visible aesthetic and holistic results.

Key Focus Areas

  • Philosophy and principles of Kobido Japanese facial massage
  • Facial anatomy and ageing patterns
  • Hygienic, ergonomic, and technical requirements
  • Lymphatic drainage, lifting, and sculpting techniques
  • Energetic facial massage: meridians, Qi flow, and tsubo points
  • Building fully personalized Kobidо By Kogao sessions

Day 1: Foundations of Kobido & Lymphatic Facial Work

Focus: Lightness, detoxification, connection techniques, and full lymphatic session flow 10:00 – 11:30 | Theoretical Foundations
  • Introduction to Kobido: history, philosophy, and evolution
  • Principles of Japanese facial massage
  • Understanding facial anatomy for massage practice
  • Indications and contraindications
  • Therapist posture, ergonomics, rhythm, and hand positioning
     
11:30 – 13:00 | Practical Preparation & Connection Techniques
  • Kogao-style cleansing ritual
  • Preparation of the back, shoulders, decollete, neck, and face
  • Introduction to connection techniques
  • Building correct flow from body to face
     
13:00 – 13:45 | Break 13:45 – 16:30 | Lymphatic Drainage Techniques (Hands-On Practice)
  • Light lymphatic drainage techniques for:
     
    • Decollete
    • Back and shoulders
    • Neck
    • Face
       
  • Safe pressure, rhythm, and direction
  • Detoxification and de-puffing protocols
     
16:30 – 17:45 | Session Structuring & Practice
  • Building a full lymphatic Kobido facial session
  • Individual practice with instructor supervision and corrections
     
17:45 – 18:00 | Wrap-Up
  • Q&A session
  • Summary of Day 1 learning
     
Outcome – Day 1
Participants can confidently perform a complete lymphatic Kobido facial treatment with proper flow, connection, and professional technique.

Day 2: Fast Lifting & Facial Sculpting Techniques

Focus: Visible results, structural work, personalization 10:00 – 11:30 | Theory: Lifting & Sculpting Principles
  • Facial ageing patterns and structural changes
  • Difference between lymphatic, lifting, and sculpting techniques
  • Principles of fast lifting in Kobido
  • Adapting pressure, speed, and rhythm to facial structure
     
11:30 – 13:00 | Practical Training: Fast Lifting Techniques
  • Stimulation of facial muscles
  • Firming and rejuvenation techniques
  • Achieving visible lifting effects safely
     
13:00 – 13:45 | Break 13:45 – 16:00 | Sculpting Techniques (Hands-On Practice)
  • Jawline contouring
  • Redefining the facial oval
  • Cheek and mid-face support
  • Precision, depth, and control
     
16:00 – 17:45 | Customization & Protocol Building
  • Combining lymphatic, lifting, and sculpting techniques
  • Creating personalized Kobidо By Kogao sessions
  • Supervised practice with individual corrections
     
17:45 – 18:00 | Wrap-Up
  • Q&A session
  • Review of techniques and effects
     
Outcome – Day 2
Participants can deliver visible lifting and sculpting results and confidently create customized Kobidо By Kogao protocols based on client needs and facial structure.

 

Day 3: Energetic Facial Massage & Full Integration

Focus: Energy work, nervous system regulation, complete session mastery 10:00 – 11:30 | Theory: Energetic Facial Massage in Kobido
  • Introduction to energetic facial massage
  • Understanding Qi (vital energy) and its flow in the face
  • Facial meridians and their functions
  • Tsubo (pressure points) and their connection to organs and body systems
  • Emotional and energetic tension stored in the face
     
11:30 – 13:00 | Practical Training: Energetic Techniques
  • Manual stimulation of facial meridians
  • Safe and effective pressure on key tsubo points
  • Techniques for releasing deep facial and emotional tension
     
13:00 – 13:45 | Break 13:45 – 15:30 | Nervous System Regulation & Integration
  • Facial techniques for calming the nervous system
  • Combining energetic work with physical techniques
  • Adapting sessions for sensitive or stressed clients
     
15:30 – 17:00 | Full Kobidо By Kogao Treatment Practice
  • Complete session flow including:
     
    • Lymphatic drainage
    • Fast lifting
    • Sculpting
    • Energetic facial work
       
  • Treatment timing and sequencing
  • Client communication and aftercare advice
     
17:00 – 17:30 | Final Practical Assessment
  • Demonstration of full Kobidо By Kogao treatment
  • Instructor feedback and final corrections
     
17:30 – 18:00 | Certification Ceremony
  • Presentation of certificates
  • Closing remarks
     
Outcome – Day 3

Participants can perform a complete Kobidо By Kogao facial treatment, including energetic facial massage, with confidence, precision, and professional competence.
Aliona Turcan

Aliona Turcan

Facial Sculpting Trainer | Specialist in Japanese & Korean Techniques | DHA-Licensed Therapist

Aliona Turcan is a DHA-licensed beauty therapist and internationally certified specialist in Asian facial massage techniques, known for her sculptural precision, deep anatomical knowledge, and transformative approach to facial aesthetics.

Trained across Moldova, South Korea, Japan, and Dubai, she blends advanced facial anatomy, bone manipulation, and authentic Japanese practices to create highly effective, client-focused results. As a certified graduate of multiple Kogao School Dubai programs—including Nosenjo, Korugi, 3D Kogao Stretch, Bidzen Adjust 3D, Rukako, Hitokori, and Ishido—Aliona stands among the region’s most versatile and technically skilled facial massage specialists.

At Kogao School Dubai, she trains professionals in sculptural, lymphatic, and contour-refining techniques, combining technique, mentorship, and a deep understanding of facial biomechanics.

Her specialities include:
• Sculptural & Holistic Face Massage
• Japanese Techniques: Kobido (Level 5), Korugi, Nosenjo, Rukako, Hitokori
• Korean Face Sculpting & Bone Manipulation
• Lymphatic Drainage & Contouring Protocols
• Advanced Facial Anatomy & Hands-On Correction
• Professional Training for Beauty Therapists

Her philosophy: Beauty is structure, flow, and intention — and the hands are the most powerful tool for transformation.

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