SHAMBA SANATHE INSTITUTE

Shamba Sana Institute

Learn deeply.
Live with wisdom.

A virtual learning community exploring Chinese medicine through three courses taken in sequence: Foundations, the Psyche, and Advanced Diagnosis & Treatment. Study traditional ideas, ask thoughtful questions and develop your understanding together.

Explore the learning path How to enroll
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An illustrative view of Dumisani teaching online.
Study with care Ask good questions Grow through community

A three-course pathway

Begin with foundations.
Keep following the questions.

One pathway, three stages of learning. Complete Course I before beginning Course II, then complete both before Course III. Foundations is underway in Fall 2026. Registration is open for eligible learners for Spring and Summer 2027; exact dates and session times will be confirmed before enrollment.

COURSE 01 FALL 2026 · UNDERWAY

Foundations of Chinese Medicine

Explore the philosophical roots and core frameworks of Chinese medicine, with attention to balance, change and the relationship between people and their environments.

Format
Online
Tuition
$1,350
Schedule
Final dates and hours to be confirmed

What you’ll develop: Build a clear vocabulary for describing the foundational ideas of Chinese medicine.

Topics include

  • History, philosophy, Yin and Yang
  • The Five Elements and their relationships
  • Jing, Qi, Shen, Blood and body fluids
  • Qi transformation and Zang-Fu organ theory
  • Foundations of health, disease and prevention

Entry: Introductory course; no previous Chinese medicine study required. Fall 2026 registration is closed.

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COURSE 02 SPRING 2027 · REGISTRATION OPEN

The Psyche in Chinese Medicine

Study traditional perspectives on consciousness, emotion and physical wellbeing, including the Five Spirits and their relationships to the organs.

Format
Online
Tuition
$1,350
Schedule
Final dates and hours to be confirmed

What you’ll develop: Explore how traditional frameworks connect emotion, consciousness and wellbeing.

Topics include

  • Shen, Hun, Po, Yi and Zhi
  • The Seven Emotions and Qi
  • Emotional patterns and organ relationships
  • Dialogue with contemporary psychology

Prerequisite: Complete Course I before starting. You may register while completing the Fall 2026 Foundations course; admission is subject to verification.

Core reading: Giovanni Maciocia, The Psyche in Chinese Medicine. Edition and reading list will be confirmed before class.

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COURSE 03 SUMMER 2027 · REGISTRATION OPEN

Advanced Diagnosis & Treatment

Build foundational clinical reasoning through traditional diagnostic frameworks, organized observation and guided case analysis.

Format
Online
Tuition
$1,350
Schedule
Final dates and hours to be confirmed

What you’ll develop: Practice organizing observations and explaining patterns through guided case studies.

Topics include

  • Eight Principles and pattern differentiation
  • Qi, Blood, fluids and Zang-Fu patterns
  • Channels and introductory tongue and pulse concepts
  • Treatment principles and case analysis

Prerequisites: Complete Courses I and II before starting. You may register while progressing through the pathway; admission is subject to verification.

Case analysis is educational. Any practical workshops are separate from this virtual course.

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A guided learning community

Study, discuss,
make connections.

Who it’s for: Adult learners from diverse educational, professional and cultural backgrounds who are interested in Chinese medicine and wellbeing. Foundations introduces the core ideas; the later courses require completion of the preceding courses.

Online classes combine lesson presentations, assigned reading and live discussion. Google Classroom organizes course materials and assignments. Recording availability will be confirmed for each cohort. Learning activities connect foundational ideas with everyday observations and carefully framed case examples.

Lesson presentations Live class discussion Reading & reflection Guided case examples

Meet your instructor

Experience, care
and curiosity.

Dumisani Kambi-Shamba

Dumisani Kambi-Shamba

LAc, MSTOM · Founder & Instructor

Dumisani brings decades of study and practice in Chinese medicine, herbal traditions, and nutrition to the Shamba Sana Institute. Through his work with LifeRx, he has emphasized prevention, education, and understanding each person within their wider environment.

His approach centers on humility, service, and sharing knowledge—helping students explore traditional ideas through thoughtful questions and careful observation.

Learning & assessment

Build understanding
over time.

Learning is supported through study, reflection and opportunities to explain how ideas connect.

01

Check your understanding

Topic quizzes and written assessments revisit key ideas as the course progresses.

02

Come prepared

Readings and lesson materials help students arrive ready to take part in class.

03

Learn together

Discussion, presentations and case-study analysis make space to practice clear reasoning.

The completion pathway includes all three courses, required assessments, passing grades and attendance requirements. Exact grading and attendance thresholds will be provided before enrollment. Read about completion requirements →

Your next steps

A clear path into
the classroom.

Register for Spring 2027 or Summer 2027, tell us where you are in the learning pathway, and review the confirmed course details before making a payment.

  1. 01

    Choose a course

    Review the course outline, dates, format and student policies.

  2. 02

    Register & review

    Complete the separate form and provide your prerequisite status. The Institute reviews your preparation and confirms your next steps.

  3. 03

    Confirm and pay

    Review the schedule, final student policies and enrollment agreement, then complete the agreed tuition payment. Online payment is being prepared.

  4. 04

    Get ready to learn

    After acceptance and the required enrollment steps, receive confirmation, orientation details and class access. Required prerequisites must be completed before your course starts.

Course details

Tuition is $1,350 per course. The core courses are virtual and taken in sequence. Fall 2026 Foundations registration is closed; Spring 2027 Course II and Summer 2027 Course III registration are open, subject to prerequisite review.

Exact dates, session times, instructional hours, required materials and final refund terms will be supplied before an enrollment agreement or payment. Any installment arrangement requires separate written approval; it is not currently an online checkout option.

The Institute provides education; completing coursework does not itself authorize professional practice. Read student information and policy updates →

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