Meet Dr. Grace Liu

PharmD, AFMCP

Dr. Grace Liu, PharmD, AFMCP, is a functional medicine practitioner, clinical pharmacist, and microbiome expert known for translating complex gut health science into practical, patient-centered solutions. She is the founder of The Gut Institute, where she leads an international integrative medicine practice offering private consultations, functional laboratory analysis, personalized gut protocols, group education, and custom-formulated supplements.

With more than 20 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist specializing in complex disease management, Dr. Liu focuses on helping clients rebuild the microbiome, address gut dysbiosis, and restore whole-body health and performance through advanced testing and nutrigenomic tools. She is also the bestselling author of 7 Steps to Heal SIBO and has academic training in plant biology, nutritional science and food science, in addition to her doctorate in pharmacy.

The Gut Goddess

Restoring Microbial Diversity & Gut Resilience

Widely known to many audiences as “The Gut Goddess,” Dr. Liu is recognized for her science-forward but approachable style, blending research, clinical insight, and clear education to help people better understand the connection between the microbiome, metabolism, immunity, hormones, energy, and longevity. Her work centers on empowering both patients and practitioners to take a root-cause approach to chronic health challenges by restoring microbial diversity and gut resilience.

Dr. Liu has been featured on GaiaTV, UCSF, Women’s Health Magazine, Bulletproof with Dave Asprey, Ben Greenfield’s Boundless, and The Human Longevity Project.

Podcast Features

Dr. Liu appears in podcast episodes including:

  • The Energy Blueprint Podcast — Gut Bacteria and Viruses | The Gut Immune System Link with Dr. Grace Liu
  • The Hormone Solution — Gut Health Mysteries Unveiled
  • BioHacker Babes — Gut Healing & Regeneration with Dr. Grace Liu
  • The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey — Fixing the Gut Microbiome with Resistant Starch and Probiotics
  • Align Podcast — Fecal Transplants, Movement & Our Microbiome
  • Stronger Bones Lifestyle — Gut Bone Connection with Dr. Grace Liu
  • Your Health. Your Story — The Story of the Gut Goddess with Dr. Grace Liu
  • The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast — Gut Health Explained: Biohacking Myths vs. Medical Facts with Dr. Grace Liu
  • Paleovalley Podcast — The ABC’s of a Lean Gut and Body
  • Data-Driven Health Radio / Heads Up Health — Talkin’ Shit with Dr. Grace Liu

What Service Is Right for Me?

Here at The Gut Institute, we have offer a variety of service options to best fit your needs.

Lab Result Consultations | Group Coaching Programs | One-on-One Coaching

🧪 Lab Result Consultations

Lab Consultations are a great starting place to working with Dr. Grace! If you are new to gut healing or have tried various other options that have not worked, this is a good launching place to talk with Dr. Grace and discuss your options to move forward in your health journey.

  • 30 Minute Lab Consultation with Dr. Grace

    This offering allows you to consult with Dr. Grace for 30 minutes to discuss a specific lab result. During the consult, Dr. Grace will review one lab result that you provide. This option is a great way to understand Dr. Grace's philosophy as she will review and educate you on how to interpret the results, what is important, and what you need to consider for improvements for health.

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  • 30 Minute Lab Consultation with Labs Included

    This option allows you to receive 3 different lab tests: The Great Plains OAT, the Great Plains IgG, and Diagnostic Labs GI MAP included with a 30-minute consultation. Once your test results come back, Dr. Grace will spend 30 minutes with you reviewing the results. Her expertise and insight can be invaluable in helping you understand what the lab results mean and how to apply them to your health journey.

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  • 30 Minute Lab Consultation with Health Coach

    This offering allows you to consult with one of The Gut Institute Health Coaches for 30 minutes to discuss a specific lab result. During the consult, we will review one lab result that you provide. This option is a great way to understand Dr. Grace's philosophy as we will review and educate you on how to interpret the results, what is important, and what you need to consider for improvements for health.

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👥 Group Coaching Programs

Group programs are a great option for those that want a self-paced feel while being empowered with knowledge through modules of educational content. This is a great first step to gut health and gives you loads of information to understand root causes of dysfunction and ways to launch yourself into wellness!

  • Master Gut Class

    This offering allows you to consult with Dr. Grace for 30 minutes to discuss a specific lab result. During the consult, Dr. Grace will review one lab result that you provide. This option is a great way to understand Dr. Grace's philosophy as she will review and educate you on how to interpret the results, what is the relevance of your labs as it relates to your health and microbiome, and what you need to consider for improvements for health.

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  • Resurrection Project

    The Microbiome Resurrection Project is a group coaching program that includes our 8-module Master Gut curriculum, monthly group coaching calls, specialized adrenal and gut protocols in a do-it-yourself self-paced format with some gentle leading. This program is a wonderful choice for those beginning in their gut health journey.

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In the 8-Modules you will learn all about the gut terrain, what disrupts it and what heals it; hormone disrupting factors, what causes them and adrenal fatigue plus how to heal them; how to interpret your lab testing and develop your customized gut protocols; ultimately transform, revitalize, nourish your body so you can flourish. By the time you are done with this class, you will reduce fatigue, fat, brain fog and food sensitivities.

    If you have any questions, we are happy to help! Email us at Info@thegutinstitute.com.

      👥 Personalized Programs

      • GI Clinic

        For a custom and personalized level of care, enroll in the 6-month GI Clinic. This program includes ALL FOUR of Dr. Grace’s protocol phases, overseen by Dr. Grace. You’ll have two one-on-one sessions with Dr. Grace, monthly group calls with our coaches, and four lifestyle & nutrition group calls. At this level, you get priority chat access to The Gut Institute coaches for your questions. You’ll also receive a variety of supplements.

        *Enrollment is a few times a year through an application process.

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      • VIP Client

        For the most in-depth program at The Gut Institute, learn more about enrolling as a VIP Client. At the most personalized level of care, the VIP client is limited to a small amount of clients through an extensive application process. This program is 12 months of working directly with Dr. Grace and her team to give you the highest level of care.

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