SHAMBA SANATHE INSTITUTE

Shamba Sana Institute

Learn deeply.
Live with wisdom.

A virtual learning community to study the foundations of Chinese medicine, ask thoughtful questions and connect traditional ideas with the lives we lead today.

Explore the learning path How to enroll
A student joins an illustrative online class led by Dumisani Kambi-Shamba.
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Study with care Ask good questions Grow through community

A three-course pathway

Begin with foundations.
Keep following the questions.

Start with foundational theory, then explore the psyche and diagnostic reasoning. A Foundations cohort is currently learning together; dates for the next intake and the two upcoming courses will be announced.

COURSE 01 CURRENT COHORT

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
Planned length
11 weeks · 44 hours

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

Next intake: dates and session times to be announced.

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COURSE 02 UPCOMING COURSE

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
Planned length
11 weeks · 44 hours

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

Upcoming course. Dates, session times and entry requirements will be announced.

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COURSE 03 UPCOMING COURSE

Advanced Diagnosis & Treatment

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

Format
Online
Tuition
$1,350
Planned length
11 weeks · 44 hours

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

Upcoming course. Entry requirements and dates will be announced. Any practical training requires separate arrangements and appropriate supervision.

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A guided learning community

Study, discuss,
make connections.

Who it’s for: Learners interested in Chinese medicine, wellbeing and traditional health frameworks. Foundations introduces the core ideas; the later courses build on them. Cohort-specific entry requirements will be provided before enrollment opens.

Classes use Google Classroom to organize lesson presentations, learning objectives and recordings. Live sessions create room for questions and shared discussion. Learning activities connect foundational ideas with everyday observations and carefully framed case examples.

Lesson presentations Live class discussion Recorded sessions 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.

Attendance, assessment and certificate requirements will be provided before enrollment is confirmed.

Your next steps

A clear path into
the classroom.

When enrollment opens, you’ll register for a course, review its details and policies, and complete payment before receiving confirmation and class access.

  1. 01

    Choose a course

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

  2. 02

    Register

    Complete the separate course registration form. Cohort details will be shared before payment.

  3. 03

    Confirm and pay

    Review your course details and student policies, then complete payment. Stripe checkout is planned for enrollment.

  4. 04

    Get ready to learn

    Receive enrollment confirmation, orientation details and your private Google Classroom invitation.

Course details

Tuition is $1,350 per course. Planned payment options are pay in full or three monthly installments of $450. Course lengths shown above are provisional.

Registration is not open yet. Cohort dates, session times, entry requirements, refund terms and final student policies will be provided before enrollment opens. Payment is not available yet.

The Institute provides education; coursework does not by itself authorize professional practice.

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