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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Registration Process at The Sourdough School

We take the time to meet all our students, and this is part of our obligations to ensure you meet legal and health requirements (e.g., no wheat allergies), confirm your understanding of our terms and conditions, and ensure that you are on the right course. Please complete the registration form and book your 15-minute consultation with Dr. Kimbell here.

Due to teaching commitments, Dr Kimbell is only available on Tuesdays for appointments, and time slots are on a first-come, first-serve basis.  We recommend you book your appointment as soon as possible and that you have filled in your registration form.

Dr. Kimbell cannot speak to you without completing the form. Please ensure you have registered before making an appointment.

 

 

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