The Sourdough School

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

Discover how Baking as Lifestyle Medicine can transform your gut and mental health—through bread. Based in the walled gardens of Dr. Vanessa Kimbell’s beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire, UK, we teach individuals, bakers, and healthcare professionals to bake Proven Bread.

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BOOK A CALL WITH DR VANESSA KIMBELL

Please select the time you need from the options below. You will be redirected to Calendly to choose a date and time that suits you. Finally, complete the form to book a call with Dr Kimbell. You’ll receive an email with Zoom meeting details.

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

Rates
Dr Kimbell’s professional consultation rate is £300 per hour. Charges are applied pro rata:

  • 15 minutes follow up calls £75
  • 45 minutes Discovery Call for n in depth discussion – £225
  • Free 15 minute course enquiry
  • Free Quick WhatApp Call

Free Calls for Students

  • Existing Diploma students may book one free 15-minute support call.
  • Students who have already booked and paid for their course may also book a free 15-minute call.
  • Potential students who wish to discuss course suitability may book a free 15-minute call, but please note that personal health or nutrition queries cannot be discussed in this appointment.
  • For prospective students wishing to discuss course suitability or current students needing brief course-related support. No personal health, nutrition, or digestibility advice is given in this call. No email follow-up is provided.

Appointments: available

Book a Free 15 minutes enquiry
Make an appointment for a 45 minutes Discovery Call
Book Yourself a Bread & Gut Health Consultation
Request a call back on WhatsApp – Text +44 (0) 7813308301

TERMS FOR BOOKING

  • 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.

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.

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