SHAMBA SANATHE INSTITUTE
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Ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine · 2026–2027
A practical guide to the Shamba Sana Institute’s virtual course pathway, preparation and enrollment. Our learning community values thoughtful study, cultural respect, curiosity and responsible engagement with traditional knowledge.
Admissions and course support: onlineclass@liferx.us. New learners can ask about the next Foundations intake.
This page summarizes confirmed program information and learning expectations. It is not the final student handbook or enrollment agreement. Exact schedules, instructional hours, grading thresholds and financial policies are still being finalized and will be provided before an enrollment agreement or payment.
One pathway · Three required courses
The required courses are virtual and taken in sequence. Complete Course I before beginning Course II, and complete both before beginning Course III.
Underway · Registration closed. No previous Chinese medicine study is required for this introductory course.
Explore Chinese medical thought, Daoist perspectives, Yin–Yang, Five Elements, Three Treasures, Qi, Blood, body fluids, Jing, Shen, Zang-Fu organ theory and introductory channel concepts.
Learning outcome: Explain central theories and describe relationships between organs, elements and vital substances using introductory educational examples.
Registration open · Course I required before starting.
Study Shen, Hun, Po, Yi and Zhi; the Seven Emotions; emotional-Qi and organ relationships; sleep and emotional experiences; and introductory psycho-emotional case interpretation.
Learning outcome: Compare traditional frameworks of mind and emotion, explain their relationships and recognize when further qualified assessment is appropriate. Traditional patterns are not presented as psychiatric diagnoses.
Core reading: Giovanni Maciocia, The Psyche in Chinese Medicine. The required edition and final reading list will be confirmed before class.
Registration open · Courses I and II required before starting.
Explore the Eight Principles, Qi–Blood–Fluids, organ patterns, Five Elements, channels, Six Stages, Four Levels, Three Burners and introductory tongue and pulse concepts.
Learning outcome: Organize fictional case information, distinguish traditional patterns, explain conceptual treatment strategies and identify situations requiring qualified assessment.
Case exercises are educational. This virtual course does not include independent patient treatment or practical workshops.
Spring and Summer 2027 dates, session times, time zones and instructional hours will be confirmed before payment. Future Foundations intake dates have not been announced.
We welcome adult learners from diverse educational, professional and cultural backgrounds who are willing to complete readings and assessments, participate thoughtfully and respect the learning community.
You may register for a later course while progressing through the earlier courses. Tell us whether you have completed, are studying or have registered for each prerequisite. The Institute reviews this information against its records; required courses must be completed before the next course starts.
Registration is not automatic admission. Payment does not replace prerequisite review or completion.
$1,350 per required course. Electives and workshops are priced separately and are not included in core tuition.
Online checkout is being prepared. Any installment arrangement requires separate written approval, including amounts and due dates; an online installment option is not currently available.
Required textbooks, supplies and any additional fees will be disclosed before payment. Scholarship, tuition assistance and work-study arrangements are not currently published offers.
The Institute must supply the final refund and cancellation schedule, withdrawal and transfer terms, payment deadlines, any approved installment conditions, and an itemized statement of applicable charges. Review these terms before making a payment.
Prepare for online classes with a reliable internet connection, a suitable device and access to the course materials. Live discussion, lesson presentations, reading and educational case examples support learning. Recording availability and access periods will be confirmed for each cohort.
Learning may be assessed through quizzes, written examinations, reading assignments, participation, presentations and case analysis. The syllabus will specify assessment methods, grading thresholds and deadlines.
Regular attendance and preparation matter. Attend on time, complete assigned reading and participate respectfully. Minimum attendance and any make-up arrangements will be stated before enrollment.
Raise learning difficulties or accommodation needs with the Institute before your course begins where possible. Contact onlineclass@liferx.us for course support, admissions questions or to request an accommodation discussion. Avoid sending personal health information by email.
The program’s completion pathway requires all three core courses, passing grades, required academic assessments, attendance and applicable administrative requirements. Exact thresholds and the final certificate title will be confirmed in the approved handbook.
A completion certificate records educational achievement. This program does not itself confer professional licensure or authority to diagnose, prescribe, perform acupuncture or provide independent clinical care. Electives and workshops do not replace the required core courses.
Discuss routine learning concerns with your instructor where appropriate. Serious safety, harassment or misconduct concerns should be raised directly with administration. Email onlineclass@liferx.us to request contact with administration. The final handbook will describe complaint review and disciplinary procedures.
Planned offerings · Not open for registration
Dates, delivery format, hours, prerequisites and fees will be announced separately. Practical workshops are not included in the virtual core program. Participation arrangements and any required supervision will be specified before a workshop opens.
Before you sign an enrollment agreement or pay, you will receive:
Review these documents and ask the Institute about any remaining questions before committing to enrollment.
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