SHAMBA SANATHE INSTITUTE
Shamba Sana Institute
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.
Virtual online courses · Spring & Summer 2027 · $1,350 per course
A three-course pathway
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
Explore the philosophical roots and core frameworks of Chinese medicine, with attention to balance, change and the relationship between people and their environments.
Entry: No previous study required. Registration is closed; the next intake has not yet been announced.
View program information Ask about the next intake →COURSE 02 SPRING 2027 · REGISTRATION OPEN
Study traditional perspectives on consciousness, emotion and physical wellbeing, including the Five Spirits and their relationships to the organs.
Prerequisite: Complete Course I before starting. You may register while completing the Fall 2026 Foundations course; admission is subject to verification.
Register for Spring 2027 (opens in a new tab) Explore topics & learning outcomes →COURSE 03 SUMMER 2027 · REGISTRATION OPEN
Build foundational clinical reasoning through traditional diagnostic frameworks, organized observation and guided case analysis.
Prerequisites: Complete Courses I and II before starting. You may register while progressing through the pathway; admission is subject to verification.
Register for Summer 2027 (opens in a new tab) Explore topics & learning outcomes →A guided learning community
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.
Meet your instructor
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
Learning is supported through study, reflection and opportunities to explain how ideas connect.
Topic quizzes and written assessments revisit key ideas as the course progresses.
Readings and lesson materials help students arrive ready to take part in class.
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
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.
Review the course outline, term, prerequisites and tuition.
Complete the separate form and provide your prerequisite status. The Institute reviews your preparation and confirms your next steps.
Review the schedule, final student policies and enrollment agreement, then complete the agreed tuition payment. Online payment is being prepared.
After acceptance and the required enrollment steps, receive confirmation, orientation details and class access. Required prerequisites must be completed before your course starts.
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 →
