Is Four Gates always the answer?
It seems like every patient who walks in these days is stressed. 😤
And when we see that Liver Qi stagnation, most of us reach for the same two points: LV-3 + LI-4. Four Gates works, but it's not always the best choice for the patient in front of you.
Watch the video below to see what's inside this free course...
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Course Contents
⚠️ Warning: This course contains explicit language (because that's how we talk).
If you don't like that, you might want to skip this course...
Meet the Instructors
Robert Gittli, L.Ac. has been practicing acupuncture and herbal medicine in Louisville, Kentucky for over 14 years.
Having graduated from Pacific College in San Diego and drawing on his clinical experience and time spent at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (成都中医药大学), Robert is a giant hipster when it comes to TCM. He avoids Four Gates as much as he does Gan Cao.
Nicholas Duchnowski, L.Ac used to teach acupuncture and herbs at Pacific College, but now he makes videos and memes about Chinese medicine on the internet.
Besides Four Gates, he also enjoys using Ma Dan-Yang's Heavenly Star Points.
What other practitioners are saying:
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I like the conversational style of this course. It gives the information, which is extremely informative, in quite an interesting manner. I learned a lot and it wasn't just dry facts.
Hunter T.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course approved by the NCBAHM?
Yes — it's approved for 2 PDA points by the NCBAHM. Once you complete the course and pass the final test, your points will be submitted to the NCBAHM on your behalf.
Is this course approved for California CEUs?
Yes! This course has been approved by the California Acupuncture Board for 2 CEUs (Category 1, Independent/Home Study).
Just remember: In California, only 50% of your required CEUs can be completed via distance learning. The rest must be done live (which this course is not).
What if I’m outside the US?
You can still enroll! You’ll receive a certificate upon completion, and if your country doesn’t require CE courses to be pre-approved, you can use this certificate as proof of participation.
How do I get my certificate and CEUs or PDA points?
At the end of the course there is a final test. When you pass that test, I will send you a certificate and enter your information into the NCCAOM database so that your PDA points can be automatically applied.
If you are in California, once you pass the final test I will send you a California certificate that you can keep for your records.
How long will I have access to the course?
Lifetime access. You can rewatch (or re-listen) anytime you want — even after your CEUs are submitted.
This course number PDA-9442-6 titled Beyond Four Gates - Clinical Alternatives for Moving Liver Qi was approved by the NCBAHM for 2 PDA Points in the recertification category AOM-AC on 6/18/2026.
This course, Beyond Four Gates - Clinical Alternatives for Moving Liver Qi, has been approved by the California Acupuncture Board, Provider Number #1856, for 2 hours of continuing education
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