What is Family Fofō?

"Family Fofō" is a lineage modality of massage using your feet that has been passed down for generations through Karl's family. The word "Fofō" is loosely translated as massage in Samoan and Tuvaluan. Fofō is a traditional way to treat the unique therapeutic needs of every person.

Utilizing the greater degrees of pressure and their body weight, the performing practitioner slowly rocks, steps and presses on the receiving persons back and the desired areas. As taught to him by his family, Karl instructs the student to move the body and use their feet in the exact same way that Fofō has been performed in Samoan and Polynesian families for generations.

In this class we will cover:

• The history of this family lineage

• Benefits of this style of massage

• Full body sequence of Family Fofō

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Karl Reid-Cramer is a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) through the California Massage Therapy Council. CAMTC #41940. He is also an Approved CE Provider through the Nation Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. NCBTMB #1000575. Karl is passionate about bringing massage to all people, each with unique needs.

Karl is especially intrigued by indigenous styles of massage that originate from all regions of the world