David Maurice Griffin LMT, BCTMB

About Me

David Maurice Griffin is a native of Washington, DC, a U.S. Navy veteran with 14 years of honorable active-duty service, and a compassionate faith and community leader. Now residing in Columbia, South Carolina, with his husband, Benjamin Griffin III, David has dedicated his life to service, healing, and empowerment across ministry, wellness, and advocacy.

Diagnosed with HIV in 2010, David transformed his journey into purpose-driven advocacy, becoming a powerful voice for people living with HIV through education, storytelling, and community engagement. He has served on the Gilead COMPASS Community Advisory Council with the Southern AIDS Coalition and is a proud member of the U.S. People Living with HIV Caucus. As the founder of Beyond Our Status, David works to bridge the gap between faith communities and people of color living with HIV, creating safe spaces where stigma is dismantled and hope thrives. He also serves as one of the Lead Pastors of Christ Over Everything (C.Or.E.) Ministries, continuing his lifelong commitment to faith, restoration, and transformation.

A Board-Certified Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist, David is the Owner of EmpowerFuel Massage & Wellness LLC and holds advanced credentials in multiple therapeutic modalities. Passionate about education, he serves as Program Director for the Professional Clinical Massage Therapy Program at Southeastern College’s North Charleston campus, shaping the next generation of massage therapy professionals. He is also one of the four Founders of Lambda Beta Delta Nu Fraternity, Inc., reflecting his ongoing dedication to leadership, community, and legacy.

He loves giving the gift of a massage and tailoring your session to your needs. He takes pride in his art and professionalism! It’s your time to feel EmpowerFuel!

Professional Associations / Memberships

Member - National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)

Board Member/Communications & Social Media Chair - AMTA South Carolina Chapter

Member - American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

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