From medical imaging to the art of Kobido
Before devoting myself fully to the art of Kobido, I worked for more than ten years at the Policlinico du Milano, a leading university hospital in Italy, as a medical imaging and nuclear medicine professional.
My studies gave me a precise understanding of anatomy; my years in nuclear medicine then shaped the way I work: rigour, attentiveness and presence.
In 2019, I moved to Paris, opening a new chapter. Drawn towards a gentler, more sensory dimension of care, I discovered the art of Japanese facial massage.
In 2021, I began my Kobido training with Master Shogo Mochizuki. Today, I practise mainly in my Paris 17 studio, with selected sessions in Milan.
My path is one of natural continuity between science, precision and the art of touch.
What guides my practice
Precision
Patience
Authenticity
My training
My path within the art of Kobido began with my encounter with Master Shogo Mochizuki, official holder of the Kobido lineage transmission and an international reference in this traditional Japanese art founded in 1472.
Over 24 months, I followed a demanding programme, rooted in the traditional Kobido lineage and taught through a progressive method. The curriculum covered facial and neck anatomy, lymphatic circulation, and the energetic principles of traditional Japanese medicine.
Across more than 170 lessons, I progressively mastered over 80 traditional techniques engaging the 40 muscles of the face and neck. Each one calls for precise coordination, a refined sense of rhythm and an unwavering quality of presence. I trained in person with practitioners recognised by Master Mochizuki, alongside sustained personal practice to refine each gesture.
Through this apprenticeship of several hundred hours, I developed the ability to read facial tensions with subtlety and to tailor my practice to each person's needs.
Today, I continue to honour this heritage with deep respect. Rhythmic percussions, deep smoothing movements, pressure on acupuncture points — every manoeuvre is the fruit of this rigorous training, in the service of a treatment that brings together natural beauty and energetic balance.
