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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Now that you have completed your registration form, please book an interview with Vanessa. During your interview on Zoom, she will use the information in your form to ensure that you are on the right course.

Why do you need a conversation with Vanessa?

There are several reasons for this conversation. Firstly, we want to ensure that you are choosing the right modules and understand how our program works. As a social enterprise, we have certain obligations to ensure that you are suitable to attend our courses. We must also comply with legal obligations and restrictions regarding who we can teach. Our priority is to make sure you can complete the syllabus without any harm. For example, you would not be able to participate in the course if you have been diagnosed with a wheat allergy. Additionally, we want to ensure you understand the commitment required for our courses. While we provide support, it’s important to know that regular participation is necessary, and we do not issue refunds.

I am also checking also that you understand how we run. Our awards are allocated based on revenue, so if you have committed to the course, we have likely already directed the funds to our systems change program. However, we do offer the option to pause your participation, allowing you to resume when you’re ready or catch up at your own pace. Our goal is to help you complete the course. We believe it’s crucial for you to have a conversation with Vanessa, as this provides an opportunity to ask any questions you may have and address any concerns directly. We also want to ensure that you get the most out of the course. The conversation with Vanessa allows us to understand better your goals, expectations, and background, which in turn helps us tailor your experience to your specific needs. By discussing your objectives and any concerns, we can guide you in making the most of the resources, support, and learning opportunities provided throughout the course.

 

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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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