The Sourdough School

BREAD COURSES || NUTRITION TRAINING || DIGESTION ANALYSIS || PERSONALISED BREAD

Learn to bake, eat, and share the healthiest bread in the world. Discover how to bake as Lifestyle Medicine from the walled gardens of Dr Vanessa Kimbell’s beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire in the UK, where we train healthcare professionals, teach bakers, and support individuals to bake personalised bread using nutrigenetics and gut health assessments.

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Appointments options available

Service Rate Who it’s for Booking Notes
15-minute Course Enquiry Free For new prospective students who are not currently enrolled and do not have a personal healthcare or private matter to discuss. Not for existing students — please use the Tuesday 4pm group session. Book on Calendly
Quick WhatsApp Message Free For brief, practical queries that can be answered quickly. WhatsApp is generally our preferred method of communication, especially for existing student this is the fastest way to communicate. Message on WhatsApp
15-minute Follow-up Call £75 Ideal for students who have attended The Sourdough School, or anyone who has already had a consultation, or has had their nutrigenetics done, and would like a follow-up. Book on Calendly
Nutrition and Digestibility of Bread Consultation £299 fee An in-depth analysis of your lifestyle medicine approach to bread. This is the pre-nutrigenetics requirement for students who want a comprehensive review. Details & booking
45-minutes with Dr Kimbell for a more in-depth Discussion £225 Sometimes this kind of meeting is referred to as a discovery call, this is the ideal appointment for anyone who wants a detailed conversation about bread, or bread advice. If you want to discuss your gut health or bread and digestion please book the consultation above. This is also the appointment that is suitable for students who want to have an in-depth feedback or analysis beyond what is provided on their course, including Diploma students or anyone needing feedback on their nutrigenetics reports. Book on Calendly
Diploma School Student Feedback Sessions Free Open live sessions that only enrolled Diploma students may attend during term time. Perfect to discuss your graduation recipe or any user issues. Please remember you need to log in to access this. Join session

Appointments & Availability
Our working days are Tuesday to Friday. Due to a high volume of enquiries, appointments are often scheduled in advance, and immediate availability cannot always be offered. Please WhatsApp if you cannot get an appointment.


We ask all clients to download the Calendly app, as this is the system we use to manage our schedule. This ensures appointments are efficiently organised and avoids any overlap

School Office Closures

  • 1 – 31 August 2025 – Summer closure
  • 16 September 2025 – Reopening after Tuscan retreat
  • 14 December 2025 – 12 January 2026 – Winter closure
  • 13 January 2026 – Reopening after winter break
  • 3 – 6 April 2026 – Closed for Easter (Good Friday to Easter Monday)
  • 26 May 2026 – Closed for a family wedding

We appreciate your understanding and forward planning when arranging appointments around these periods.We appreciate your understanding and forward planning when booking during these periods.

Included in your consultation:
Following paid for appointments only, you will receive a summary email from Dr Kimbell, outlining the key points discussed and any recommendations made during your consultation.

TERMS FOR BOOKING

  • Rates: Dr Kimbell’s professional consultation rate is £300 per hour. Charges are applied pro rata: Payment for all paid consultations is required in full at the time of booking.
  • We do not offer refunds for cancelled or missed appointments.
  • A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to reschedule your appointment; changes with less than 24 hours’ notice will result in the session being forfeited.
  • Late arrivals: your call will still end at the scheduled time. Missed calls are non-refundable.
  • By booking a call, you agree to these terms.
  • Please note: if an appointment is not cancelled through the app and is missed, future booking access may be restricted. This is simply to ensure fairness and availability for all clients.

Important
Please note that the free enquiry calls are not nutrition or digestibility consultations. Dr Kimbell is not in a position to advise on your bread in these consultations. These require a paid appointment and a professional protocol at the rate above.

Consultation Time is chargeable.
As a small business, my time is my most precious resource and it is limited, and with many students and followers, I need to ensure that consultations remain focused and efficient. Your booking covers the time allocated for your chosen session. If we run over, additional time will be charged in 15-minute blocks at the pro-rata rate of £75 per 15 minutes. This helps me continue offering personalised dedicated support while keeping the School sustainable, and ensures I can pay the bills and suggest that conversations remain purposeful.

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