OUR STORY
From a passion for Japanese massage to the creation of the Kobido® School.
Passing on ancestral know-how, respecting tradition and with contemporary requirements: this is the vocation of the Kobido® School.
Through the Authentic Kobido® and Facialist training courses, we perpetuate the art of Japanese facial massage while evolving it to meet the current needs of practitioners and their clients.
15
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Certified practitioners
15
Years of experience
Our Mission
The mission of École du Kobido® is to preserve, structure and pass on an ancestral art, while promoting its value through a professional approach aligned with the contemporary expectations of the wellness, massage and facial care industries.
Rooted in Japanese tradition, we preserve the authenticity of each movement while adapting our teaching to the evolving demands of today's professionals.
Our training programmes are delivered in small groups, with particular emphasis on precision of technique, personalised guidance and a deep understanding of the philosophy of Ki.
Our values — quality, precision, ethics and respect for life — guide every aspect of our teaching, ensuring that each certified practitioner embodies the high standards and authenticity of Authentique Kobido®.
Our Values
Four essential values guide our teaching and professional practice :
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Quality: Maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence and teaching at every stage of the training programme.
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Precision: Passing on techniques faithful to Japanese tradition, performed with rigour and meticulous attention to detail.
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Ethics: Practising within a professional framework that respects individuals, traditions and the commitments we make.
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Respect for Life: Adapting each treatment to the needs and sensitivity of every individual, while preserving their balance and well-being.
These values provide our certified practitioners with the professional credibility and recognition sought within the wellness and facial care industries.
An Authentic Japanese Heritage
The Authentique Kobido® we teach is rooted in the direct lineage of Japan’s ancestral tradition.
Every technique taught at École du Kobido® respects its traditional foundations while adapting to the demands of contemporary professional practice.
In this way, we preserve the cultural richness of Kobido and the integrity of its techniques, in keeping with the ethics and original philosophy of this Japanese art.
Expertise that shines internationally
RECOGNITION AND CERTIFICATION
Where Can You Train in Kobido? École du Kobido® is the sole certifying body for the professional Kobido facial massage certification registered with France Compétences in France. In Japan, the School holds registered trademark rights for Kobido education and training activities.
École du Kobido® also offers professional Facialiste training, preparing students to become specialists in advanced facial techniques, including Authentique Kobido®, Kobido Sculpting®, Korugi® and the Kansa Wand.
Official Registration and Quality Certification
École du Kobido® is a registered training provider under number 75170253917, with the Prefecture of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, France.
This registration does not constitute French government approval.
QUALIOPI Certified
Certificate No.: 1191 OF IND2
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Professional Certification — France Compétences
The professional certification “Pratiquer le massage facial Kobido” awarded by École du Kobido® is registered in the Répertoire spécifique of France Compétences under reference RS7369.
Certifying Body: École du Kobido®
Registration Date: 27 October 2025
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Nathalie Memeteau, passionate and perfectionist, in search of excellence, was led to train with the world's leading experts in facial massage.
Facialist, certified by the Japanese World Master,Shogo Mochizuki, (Kobido School, Japan). She is one of the rare specialists to have followed her long and rigorous teaching, and reserved for an elite of practitioners in France and in the world.
NATHALIE MÈMETEAU
Founder of the Kobido® School
Nathalie Memeteau, passionate and perfectionist, in search of excellence, was led to train with the world's leading experts in facial massage.
Facialist, certified by the Japanese World Master,Shogo Mochizuki, (Kobido School, Japan). She is one of the rare specialists to have followed her long and rigorous teaching, and reserved for an elite of practitioners in France and in the world.
Training atSculptural Face Lifting®
by the Russian Master, Yakov Gershkovich.
THEKorugi®, studied at Kogao School, Moscow:
1st French certified.
THEKansa Wand, studied at the London Center of Indian Champissage
The Atama massage.
Studies and certification in Tokyo (Japan) in 2024.
The Atama massage.
Studies and certification in Tokyo (Japan) in 2024.
To perfect her knowledge, she also trained at Dien Chan'Beauté, (see video)Vietnamese facial reflexology method, with Hélène Alvanitakis, École Zen à Vous, as well as the specific "Eye Contour" technique of Hidemi Morimasa. An introduction to Chinese energy came to complete this learning...
Her mastered, unique and sophisticated massage techniques have led her to offer her know-how and to create her own School.
Thus was born, in 2019, The School of Kobido®!
« Je transmets avec exigence ce que j’ai construit avec passion, pour que chaque geste garde son sens et son authenticité. »
Nathalie Mèmeteau
Fondatrice et maître-enseignante de l’École du Kobido®