The Sourdough School

BALM – Proven as one of the healthiest approaches to bread in the world.

Based in the walled gardens of Dr. Vanessa Kimbell's beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire, UK, we tutor individuals and train bakers and healthcare professionals in Baking as Lifestyle Medicine (BALM). Personalising bread to your lifestyle, gut microbiome, and unique genetics for optimal health—tailoring fermentation, fibre, and diversity so that your daily bread becomes the foundation of your health.

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Learning Objective

The Sourdough School’s commitment to postgraduate support embodies our dedication to lifelong learning and professional advancement. Our alumni are a vital part of our community, continually enriching their practices and, by extension, the lives of those they serve. The art and science of baking as lifestyle medicine is constantly evolving and this keeps our students in a multi disciplinary environment with access to all our support services.

Learning Objective

The Sourdough School’s commitment to postgraduate support embodies our dedication to lifelong learning and professional advancement. Our alumni are a vital part of our community, continually enriching their practices and, by extension, the lives of those they serve. The art and science of baking as lifestyle medicine is constantly evolving and this keeps our students in a multi disciplinary environment with access to all our support services.

Postgraduate : A Continuum of Learning and Professional Support

Your learning at The Sourdough School does not conclude with graduation. It evolves into a lifelong commitment to learning and professional development. Our postgraduate support system is an integral part of this journey, offering a nurturing environment for continuous growth and community engagement.

Enduring Access to Expertise and Community

On graduation, our students transition seamlessly into valued members of The Sourdough School community. This enduring bond is especially beneficial for those venturing into educational or clinical roles, providing them with an array of teaching materials and support.

Clinical Support and Personalisation of Bread

Guided by Vanessa and the team you can tap into the expertise in bread personalisation, graduates embarking on clinical paths receive bespoke support. This includes participating in live sessions to discuss anonymised case studies and gaining insights into tailored recipe development and ingredient selection.

Exclusive Alumni Membership

Our alumni membership, extended by invitation, offers graduates continuous access to The Sourdough School’s resources. This includes our library, research materials, and the opportunity to join live sessions. The membership is designed for personal development, adhering to our strict licensing terms.

Licensing for Professional Growth

The Sourdough School provides various licenses to support our alumni in their professional journeys:

  1. Teacher’s License: Enables educators to utilise our materials in their teaching endeavours.
  2. Clinical Prescription License: Assists clinicians in integrating our bread-making principles into therapeutic practices.
  3. Social Prescribing License: Empowers professionals to use our resources for community health initiatives.

These licenses ensure ethical and professional use of our materials in diverse fields.

Keeping Pace with Evolving Research

At The Sourdough School, research is a continuous endeavour, especially in areas like the gut microbiome, genetics, and their relationship with bread-making. Our alumni stay abreast of these developments, gaining insights into the therapeutic potential of baking in mental health and cognitive behavioural therapy.

Access to New Recipes, Techniques, and Publications

Our alumni remain integral to The Sourdough School’s narrative, being part of the teaching, receiving the latest in recipes, baking techniques, and exclusive publications. This ensures their practices, whether in teaching or clinical applications, remain at the forefront of innovation.

 

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All reasonable care is taken when advising about health aspects of bread, but the information that we share is not intended to take the place of treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. You must seek professional advice if you are in any doubt about any medical condition. Any application of the ideas and information contained on this website is at the reader's sole discretion and risk.

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