Continuing Education for Licensed Acupuncturists

    Master the Middle Jiao.

    Read the GI-MAP through the lens of Chinese medicine, and finally treat the patterns you've been seeing clinically all along. A CE-approved training built for licensed acupuncturists who refuse to translate their medicine through someone else's framework.

    September 26th & 27th, 2026
    8CEUs Approved
    10+Years in Practice
    10,000+Patients Served
    中焦 · Middle Jiao
    When the spleen is healthy it can generate all living things. If it becomes depleted, it can bring about the hundred diseases
    Pi Wei Lun 脾胃論
    A Course by Diana Lane, LAc
    Functional Labs·
    Chinese Medicine·
    Women's Health·
    Gut Brain Axis·
    Gu Syndrome·
    Treatment Protocols·
    8 CEUs Approved·
    Functional Labs·
    Chinese Medicine·
    Women's Health·
    Gut Brain Axis·
    Gu Syndrome·
    Treatment Protocols·
    8 CEUs Approved·
    01 · The Practitioner Gap

    You've ordered the lab.
    Now what?

    You can feel the patterns clinically. Damp Heat brewing, a Spleen losing transformation, Gu hiding behind a constellation of unexplained symptoms. But the GI-MAP report comes back in a language built for someone else's medicine. So you translate, second-guess, or refer out to a naturopath who undoes half of what you started.

    i.

    The interpretation gap

    You can read the markers. You're less sure how to map them to your pattern differentiation, and which findings actually drive the protocol.

    ii.

    The protocol gap

    Sequencing matters. Treating too aggressively triggers herx. Tonifying too early feeds pathogens. Without a phase-based framework, results plateau.

    iii.

    The sovereignty gap

    You don't want your patient handing the lab to an ND whose botanicals fight your treatment plan. You want to run the full integrative arc yourself.

    iv.

    The marketing gap

    Even when the clinical case is solid, you're not sure how to communicate the value of testing to patients, or how to charge appropriately for higher level care.

    "
    The stool test reveals the cast of characters.
    The practitioner interprets the story.
    Clinical pearl from the course
    02 · What You'll Walk Away With

    A clinician's integration framework.

    Not a cheat sheet. Not a Western-only translation table. A complete way of reading the GI-MAP that holds both the marker and the pattern, the science and the soul. Built for the practitioner who refuses to flatten the medicine.

    • i.

      Confidently interpret every GI-MAP marker

      From pathogens and virulence factors to secretory IgA, beta-glucuronidase, zonulin, calprotectin and elastase. What each marker means, what it doesn't and when to act.

    • ii.

      Map lab findings to TCM pattern differentiation

      See dysbiosis as Damp Heat. Recognize Gu Syndrome in the biofilm-forming organism. Read low elastase as failing Spleen transformation. Bridge two diagnostic languages without losing fluency in either.

    • iii.

      Build phase-based treatment protocols

      The 4 R's (Remove, Repair, Rebuild, Rebalance) sequenced with TCM principles. Herb and supplement synergy. Biofilm disruption. Herx prevention. Knowing when to rotate and when to hold.

    • iv.

      Know when to order, retest and refer

      Patient selection. Cost-conscious decision-making. Red flags that mean immediate referral. The clinical judgment that protects both your patient and your scope.

    • v.

      Offer GI-MAP as a signature service

      Confidently market this offering to your patient base, articulate its value and price your care to reflect the level of expertise you're now bringing to the room.

    I WANT THIS FRAMEWORK
    Diana Lane, LAc
    Instructor
    Credentials & Lineage
    • Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc)
    • Functional Medicine Practitioner
    • Herbalist
    • Reiki Master
    • Founder & CEO
    • 10+ years in clinical practice
    03 · Your Instructor

    From the pre-med path to the healing arts.

    Diana Lane is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Holistic Health Expert with over 10 years of experience working at the intersection of science and soul. Originally on the pre-med path to becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon, she followed a deeper calling into the healing arts: becoming a Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Reiki Master grounded in both clinical precision and ancient wisdom.

    Specializing in women's wellness (hormonal imbalances, digestive dysfunction and stress reduction), she fuses functional lab analysis with Traditional Chinese Medicine, regenerative therapies and esoteric practices to create personalized, root-cause healing protocols designed for lasting transformation.

    Over the past decade she has personally served more than 10,000 patients, earning recognition for her integrative, results-driven care. Based in Austin, Texas, Diana is the visionary founder of two impact-oriented brands, The Sanctuary ATX and Moon Medicine Magic, which together form an ecosystem of holistic education, clinical care and experiential wellness events devoted to redefining what it means to truly heal: body, mind and spirit.

    RVIIVThe Sanctuary ATXMoon Medicine Magic
    04 · The Curriculum

    Six modules.
    Two segments. One integrated framework.

    Structured for licensed acupuncturists with 8+ years of practice in mind, but fully accessible to newer practitioners. No prior lab training is required. Fluency is built from the ground up.

    Module 01Foundations

    The Middle Jiao, the Microbiome and the qPCR Lens

    • Why the gut is the foundation of systemic health, in TCM and modern science
    • Small Intestine and Large Intestine through the classical lens
    • What the GI-MAP actually measures and how qPCR works
    • What makes it unique vs. culture, microscopy and other stool panels
    • Limitations, false positives and clinical context
    Module 02Patient Selection

    Who, When and Why.
    The Decision to Test.

    • Ideal patient profiles: women's health, autoimmunity, mystery illness, gut-brain
    • When to order vs. when to wait. Cost-conscious clinical judgment.
    • Clinical intake mapping. Reading the patient before the lab.
    • The five core gut axis connections: brain, hormone, immune, musculoskeletal, skin
    • Symptom cluster recognition and pattern hypotheses
    Module 03Marker by Marker

    Reading the Report.
    A Complete Walkthrough.

    • Pathogens, opportunistic bacteria, commensals, fungi, parasites
    • H. pylori and its virulence factors: CagA, VacA, BabA and why they matter
    • Immune markers: secretory IgA, calprotectin, anti-gliadin IgA
    • Digestive function: pancreatic elastase, steatocrit, beta-glucuronidase
    • Occult blood, zonulin and what they signal
    Module 04TCM Differentiation

    Five Patterns, Plus Gu.
    Bridging Lab to Diagnosis.

    • Spleen Qi Deficiency, Damp Heat, Liver Qi Stagnation, Toxic Heat, Yin Deficiency
    • Gu Syndrome: a deep classical and clinical exploration
    • The three classical Gu subtypes: Wind, Cold and Hot
    • Modern biomedical parallels: chronic Lyme, ME/CFS, SIBO, biofilm dysbiosis
    • Lab markers mapped directly to each TCM pattern
    Module 05Treatment Sequencing

    The 4 R's and the Art of Pacing

    • Remove, Repair, Rebuild, Rebalance: the sequenced framework
    • Functional and herbal interventions: antimicrobials, antifungals, antiparasitics, binders
    • Herb and supplement synergy and contraindications, including pharmaceutical interactions
    • Herx prevention: the 6 S's and post-intervention care
    • Dosing, duration and retest timing for every clinical scenario
    Module 06Clinical Application

    Case Studies, Red Flags and Integration

    • Three detailed case studies: hidden parasites, Brain & Body Gu, pediatric integrative
    • Red flags requiring immediate referral and medical co-management
    • Other functional tests: GI Effects, Gut Zoomer, SIBO breath testing
    • An integration framework you can use clinically the week you finish
    • Building this offering into your practice: pricing, marketing, patient education
    I'M READY TO INTEGRATE
    THIS KNOWLEDGE
    05 · Tools You Keep Forever

    The clinical reference library that lives in your treatment room.

    Practitioner-grade resources designed to be used the day after the course ends. Not theoretical handouts. The working documents you'll reach for during every consult.

    Signature Bonus

    The TCM Pattern to GI-MAP Marker Cross-Reference Guide

    The single most-requested resource in our pre-launch survey. Every TCM pattern mapped to its corresponding GI-MAP markers, with clinical commentary on what a Spleen Qi pattern looks like on the page versus a Damp Heat or Toxic Heat presentation. Your bilingual diagnostic dictionary.

    i.

    Marketing and patient retention strategies

    Learn how to position GI-MAP testing to increase patient trust, retention, compliance, referrals, and long-term practice growth.

    ii.

    Supplement and herb quick reference

    Categorized by use: biofilm disruptors, antimicrobials, antifungals, gut repair, probiotics, binders, detox support.

    iii.

    Patient Herx Response Tracker

    A simple daily log for tracking symptoms and detox support during protocols, turning die-off reactions into clear, actionable data.

    iv.

    Phase-based treatment flowchart

    A visual decision tree for sequencing the 4 R's, with timing benchmarks for every scenario from simple dysbiosis to chronic Gu.

    v.

    Hormone-focused protocol templates

    For women's health practitioners. The gut-hormone integration playbook for PMS, perimenopause, estrogen dominance and PCOS.

    vi.

    Retest decision tool

    When to retest, what to expect and how to read progress. A clinical algorithm that protects both outcomes and your patient's budget.

    06 · Format & Logistics

    Live cohort.
    Recordings forever.

    Built around how working practitioners actually learn. Live sessions for depth and discussion, recordings to revisit and self-paced supplementary materials so you can fit the work around a full clinical schedule.

    The structure your peers asked for. The structure your peers asked for. 60% of survey respondents named "live with recordings" as their first choice. CEUs will be available upon completion of the course, a review of Reference Tools and a short quiz.

    At a glance

    Begins
    September: 26th & 27th, 2026
    Format
    Hybrid · live + recordings
    Length
    5 to 7 hours of core content
    Extras
    1 to 2 hours of bonus/quiz content
    CEUs
    8 hours approved
    Bonuses
    7 clinical reference tools
    Access
    Lifetime to all materials
    Prerequisites
    None. Foundations up.
    Built for
    Licensed acupuncturists and TCM practitioners
    07 · Investment

    A founder's seat at the table.

    The founding cohort receives the full price discount in exchange for a brief post-course review. Limited spots. Once they're claimed, or if you'd prefer not to share a review of the course, enrollment will be available at standard pricing.

    Founders GroupLimited
    $397$497
    Paid in full at enrollment
    Or 3 monthly payments of $145 ($435 total)
    • +Everything in standard enrollment
    • +$100 review discount (founders only)
    • +Direct feedback channel during launch
    • +Founders-only follow up Q & A Session
    • +Limited to the first 20 attendees.
    I WANT MY DISCOUNTED FOUNDERS SEAT NOW
    Payment plan covers a small administrative fee
    Standard Enrollment
    $497
    Paid in full at enrollment
    Or 3 monthly payments of $180 ($540 total)
    • +All six course modules
    • +8 CEUs approved on completion
    • +Lifetime access to recordings
    • +All seven clinical reference tools
    • +Live cohort participation
    JOIN AT THE FULL PRICE
    Payment plan covers a small administrative fee
    08 · Common Questions

    Before you join.

    09 · The Invitation

    Read the map. Treat the terrain.

    If you've been waiting for a GI-MAP training that respects the medicine you actually practice. One built on classical pattern recognition, modern lab fluency and clinical sovereignty. This is the room.

    Founders pricing of $397 is reserved exclusively for the inaugural cohort and will disappear once founding seats are claimed.

    Secure your place now before doors officially open to the public.

    Join the Founders Group

    Priority access · Founders pricing · September cohort
    RESERVE MY DISCOUNTED FOUNDERS SEAT NOW
    This first round is intentionally intimate, curated for practitioners ready to deepen their mastery, elevate patient outcomes and step into the future of integrative GI healing with confidence and clarity.