In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Rufus “Blakwatter” Fuller, DAOM, L.Ac, a respected healer, endurance athlete, yoga instructor, community leader, and one of Long Beach’s most recognizable voices in wellness and movement.

Known throughout Long Beach for his work in evidence-informed traditional medicine, Dr. Fuller blends acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, movement, and lifestyle practices to help people heal at the root. But his work extends far beyond the clinic.

A dedicated marathon runner and race organizer, Blakwatter has built a reputation for bringing people together through movement, discipline, and community. As the host of the beloved Yoga on the Bluff in Long Beach, he has helped create spaces where thousands have come to reconnect with breath, body, and presence against the backdrop of the Pacific.

In this conversation, Dr. Fuller opens up about his upbringing in South Los Angeles and the challenges, adversity, and life experiences that shaped his path. He shares how those early environments forged resilience, sharpened his purpose, and ultimately guided him toward a life devoted to healing, service, and empowerment.

Together, we explore the intersection of ancient medicine and modern science, the power of nervous system regulation, movement as medicine, and what it truly means to transform pain into purpose.

This episode is about more than healing the body. It’s about reclaiming identity, honoring your story, and discovering how adversity can become the foundation for service, leadership, and lasting impact.

Blakwater:

https://linktr.ee/blakwatter