Why the face holds tension
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Lisbon · by appointment
Studio Kamido
Release tension · Reveal beauty
01The work
The KAMIDO Method is a non-invasive facial sculpting and restorative massage method designed to support natural facial balance through deep manual work.
Developed through advanced training in Japanese-inspired facial massage, including techniques rooted in Kobido, the KAMIDO Method combines deep manual sculpting, fascia work, and lymphatic techniques to restore balance, mobility, and vitality to the face.
The KAMIDO Method integrates these influences with a modern understanding of facial anatomy, the nervous system, and tissue health to improve circulation, restore mobility, and support the skin’s natural regenerative processes, including natural collagen and elastin production.
Rather than changing features, it works by releasing restriction, allowing the face to return to a more lifted, defined, and naturally rested state.
Many clients notice visible changes after the first session, with results becoming more pronounced over time. The KAMIDO Method supports:
- Natural lifting and improved facial contour definition
- Softening of fine lines caused by tension and repetitive expression
- Reduced puffiness, especially around the eyes
- Improved skin tone, glow, and circulation
- Relief from jaw tension, clenching, and facial tightness
- Relief from neck, shoulder, and facial stiffness
- Reduced stress and deeper nervous system relaxation
- Better sleep and overall recovery
In younger faces, the treatment is often about prevention, releasing accumulated stress before it begins to shape expression and structure. In more mature faces, the focus shifts toward restoring lift, softness, circulation, and visible vitality.
By addressing both tension and beauty, the treatment helps the face appear more sculpted, refreshed, and naturally at ease.
Who it is forThe KAMIDO Method is designed for those who value both appearance and overall wellbeing. It is particularly beneficial for those experiencing:
- Early or visible signs of ageing
- Jaw tension, bruxism, or facial tightness
- Puffiness, fatigue, or stress-related facial changes
- A tired or heavy facial expression despite feeling well
- A desire for a natural complement or alternative to aesthetic treatments
- Tension held in the face, neck, and shoulders
- A long-term focus on skin quality, facial longevity, and natural glow
The KAMIDO Method is not recommended in cases of:
- Active infections, fever, or inflammatory skin conditions
- Open wounds or a compromised skin barrier
- Active rosacea flare-ups
- Recent invasive dental or aesthetic procedures
- Recent injectable treatments (e.g. Botox)
- Thread lifting procedures (recommended wait: up to 6 months)
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- High-risk pregnancy (medical clearance required)
Skin sensitivity or visible capillaries are not strict contraindications, but treatment intensity is always adapted individually.
If you have any underlying medical conditions, are currently undergoing treatment, or are unsure whether the KAMIDO Method is suitable for you, please inform us in advance and consult your medical practitioner where appropriate.
02Face care
03Reviews
I searched for a good Kobido massage in Lisbon, but most places either didn’t reply in a reasonable time or had poor reviews. Then I found Kamila, and I’m so glad I did. What stands out most is her deep knowledge of the technique, not just the practice, but the theory behind it. Her hands are truly amazing, and the results speak for themselves. I noticed visible improvements right away. I’ll definitely be back after my holidays to continue the treatments. Fair prices, professional service, and excellent results, highly recommended.
Kamila, thank you so much for yesterday’s massage, it was so relaxing, and I really enjoyed the full experience. Even my husband noticed the difference when I came home; he said my skin was glowing and my face looked really snatched.
I’m feeling pretty good after the massage. It’s not only about pleasure for the face, it’s also relaxation for the soul. Thanks a lot for this experience.
I’m feeling great thanks to you, much more refreshed, and people have been commenting on my skin looking great. I really enjoyed my first Kobido session and will definitely be back for more.
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My journey into facial massage began through personal experience with chronic tension, stress-related headaches, bruxism, and discomfort held in the face, neck, and shoulders. Through hands-on work, I discovered that releasing these deep patterns not only restored physical ease, but also visibly transformed the face, making it feel lighter while bringing back lift, definition, and natural vitality.
This became the foundation of the KAMIDO Method, a facial sculpting approach inspired by traditional Japanese manual techniques, fascia work, and a modern understanding of the nervous system and lymphatic flow.
My work combines beauty and stress release equally, recognising facial tension as one of the most overlooked factors in both ageing and facial expression.
Philosophy
The KAMIDO Method is rooted in the philosophy of Ka Mi Do, inspired by the Japanese concept of “The Way of the Divine.” At its core lies a simple belief: true beauty emerges when vitality flows freely.
Each KAMIDO Method session is both a sculpting ritual and a restorative experience, bringing the face back into balance while revealing greater definition, softness, and luminosity.
Rather than forcing change, the KAMIDO Method works with the body, restoring movement, circulation, and natural harmony to the face, jaw, neck, and mind.
The result is a face that appears refreshed, refined, and naturally vibrant, reflecting beauty that is cultivated, not imposed.
Beauty begins where tension ends.
Notes from the studio.
Privacy & cookie notice
Last updated: 23 June 2026
This notice explains what personal information Studio Kamido collects when you book an appointment, why we collect it, and the rights you have over it. We keep this short and plain on purpose.
1. Who is responsible for your information
Studio Kamido (operated by Kamila Ciesielka) is the data controller responsible for the personal information described in this notice.
- Studio address: Lisbon, Portugal
- Email: hellostudiokamido@gmail.com
- Phone: +351 936 263 008
2. What we collect
We only collect the details you give us yourself when you book a session:
- your name,
- your email address,
- your phone number.
Before your first session we also collect brief health information relevant to the treatment such as injuries, medical conditions, medications, or contraindications provided verbally or recorded on a paper intake form. This is used solely to provide the massage safely and appropriately.
We do not collect payment-card details, and we do not collect any data beyond what is needed to arrange and safely deliver your appointment. There is no account to create and no tracking of your browsing on the website.
3. Why we use it, and our legal basis
Your booking details (name, email, phone) are used for one purpose only: to arrange and manage the appointment you request, confirming the booking, sending you a confirmation or reminder, and contacting you if a time needs to change. The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR: steps taken at your request prior to, and in order to deliver, the appointment.
Your health information is collected and used solely to deliver the massage treatment safely and appropriately. We collect this only with your explicit consent (Article 9(2)(a) GDPR), given verbally or by signing the intake form before your session. You may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting us at hellostudiokamido@gmail.com, though please note that without this information we may not be able to provide the treatment safely.
We do not use your details for marketing, newsletters, or advertising, and we do not profile you or make any automated decisions about you.
4. Who can see it
Your information is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for their own purposes.
To run the booking and communicate with you about your appointment, the following service providers may process your booking details (name, email, phone number) strictly on our instructions, as data processors:
- Cal.com, the booking system that records your appointment and sends confirmation emails;
- Google, the calendar (Google Calendar) and email (Gmail) where appointments are stored and correspondence is managed;
- Meta (WhatsApp), used occasionally to confirm or follow up on appointments.
These providers act only as our processors and are not permitted to use your information for anything other than providing their respective services to us.
Your health information and session notes are recorded on paper only, stored securely on the premises, and are not shared with or accessible by any third party.
5. Transfers outside the EEA
The providers above may process information on servers outside the European Economic Area. Where that happens, the transfer is covered by an adequacy decision or by the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses, so your information continues to receive an equivalent level of protection. Paper records remain on the premises at all times.
6. How long we keep it
We keep your booking details only for as long as needed to provide and follow up on your appointment. Paper intake forms and session notes are kept for 12 months after your last visit, after which they are securely shredded. Where a longer period is required by Portuguese tax or accounting law, we keep only the minimum records the law requires.
Digital booking records are deleted from our accounts when no longer needed. Our service providers may retain data in accordance with their own retention policies, details of which are available in their respective privacy policies.
7. Your rights
Under the GDPR you have the right to:
- access the information we hold about you,
- ask us to correct anything inaccurate,
- ask us to erase your information,
- ask us to restrict or object to how we use it,
- withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent, i.e. your health information),
- receive your information in a portable format.
To exercise any of these, email us at hellostudiokamido@gmail.com. We will respond within one month. Exercising your rights is free, and you will never be treated differently for doing so.
8. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your information, you can contact us first so we can put it right. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese supervisory authority, the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD), at www.cnpd.pt.
9. Cookies
This website does not track your browsing and uses no analytics or advertising cookies. The only cookies set are those strictly necessary to load the Cal.com booking calendar when you open the booking page. No marketing or profiling cookies are used.
10. Changes to this notice
If we change how we handle your information, we will update this notice and revise the date at the top. The current version is always available on our website.