CIDESCO Workshops return to Professional Beauty London! Join us from 4–5 October to learn from leading industry experts as they explore the full spectrum of bodywork, from time-honored traditional techniques to cutting-edge modern massage.
Don't miss your chance to elevate your skills and stay ahead of the curve. View the full programme below and secure your place today.
Limited spaces available. Kobido is the oldest surviving facial lineage in Japan, dating back to 1472. Shogo Mochizuki began studying Kobido in 1977 and was appointed 26th Generation Kobido Grandmaster by the House of Kobido. He is the Kobido lineage holder and the head of Kobido education worldwide, as well as the leading authority on traditional Japanese esthetology, and has trained over 10,000 estheticians since 1992. KOBIDO® Esthetic College, led by Shogo Mochizuki, is the only authentic Kobido school in the world, with branches in the US, Italy, and France. "Kobido " is the name of a lineage and company, and does not mean "Japanese facial massage". Kobido is a registered trademark in Japan, US, UK, Italy, Germany, Spain and many countries. Beware of unauthorized and unqualified instructors and estheticians unlawfully using the Kobido name. Trademark infringement is a violation of civil and criminal law. For more information, please visit kobido.com
The 26th Generation Kobido Grandmaster
The 26th Generation Kobido Grandmaster
Discover the foundation of authentic Thai Medicine through the 10 Main Sen Sib Energy Lines, recognised within Nuad Thai by UNESCO in 2019. This step-by-step workshop begins at the abdomen, the traditional origin of energy flow, and explores each Sen line in depth before therapeutic application. Learn the pathways, clinical significance, and energetic connections behind common symptoms such as headaches, stress, back pain, tension, and stiffness. Gain practical skills in safe pressure techniques, therapeutic stretching, and client assessment. Build confidence in selecting the correct Sen line and applying Thai therapeutic massage with purpose, safety, and clinical understanding.
What if acne, eczema, redness, dryness, or sensitivity were more than skin-deep? What if your skin was leaving clues about what's happening beneath the surface? In this interactive and thought-provoking session, we'll become detectives of the skin, exploring how emotions, stress, organs, genetics, diet, lifestyle, environment, and even energetic influences may contribute to the skin's story. Together, we'll challenge the idea of simple cause-and-effect and uncover a more connected, holistic view of skin health. Prepare to question, discover, and see the skin through an entirely new lens.
This comprehensive 80-minute demonstration is designed for aestheticians, school owners and beauty therapists seeking to strengthen their core competencies through the fundamental principles recognized within the RPL pathway to a CIDESCO diploma. Combining skincare science with hands-on treatment methodology. Including physiological foundations of healthy skin, barrier function, lymphatic circulation, and the scientific rationale behind professional facial protocols, comprehensive skin consultations, performed advanced cleansing techniques, customize facial massage based on individual skin conditions and concerns and select appropriate face, eye and neck masks to optimize treatment outcomes and support clinical results.
This presentation explores how the intelligent integration of pressure, movement and stretch, supported by precision and intelligent body mechanics, can transform the way we deliver massage—making treatments more fluid, more effective and less physically demanding. Through practical demonstrations and fresh perspectives, discover the principles behind SLAVMA Dynamic Fusion. Learn how a deeper understanding of movement and touch can elevate both therapist performance and client experience. Rather than focusing on a specific routine or technique, this framework can enhance virtually any massage or bodywork modality.
Ozempic Face Syndrome Why Rapid Weight Loss Is Changing the Face of Beauty. As GLP-1 medications continue to reshape the beauty industry, therapists are facing a new generation of facial ageing concerns and changing client needs. Discover modern treatment strategies for the GLP-1 era, including approaches supporting facial vitality, tissue quality and overall appearance. Presented by Anna Tsankova, international educator and speaker, including a live demonstration with techniques that can be integrated into modern facial and wellness treatments.
Ayurveda, known to be the very first healthcare system of humankind (5000 years old),is, somehow, not very well understood and therefore, applied, in the field of modern wellbeing. Nordine, who teaches in some of the most prestigious Indian universities, will give us some precious notions and insights to help us get it right ; then demonstrate the efficiency of some of the less known bodywork techniques, especially where our body accumulates the most stress: the neck and the back.
Join Amanda Shayle, founder of Acuregen® and inventor of the patented Thrive® intradermal needle system, for a thought-provoking introduction to cosmetic acupuncture as a refined, fascia-informed approach to natural facial rejuvenation. Amanda will share the 10 core principles behind the Acuregen Method and demonstrate how cosmetic acupuncture can influence facial tissue, support skin vitality and create natural-looking results through a whole-person approach. The session includes a live demonstration with one of Amanda’s own clients, who will share her experience of treatment and visible transformation.
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