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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Understanding the Registration Fee

This is my office, where I meet all my students online, during your registration and throughout the year as you attend the drop-in sessions and weekly live course sessions.

Understanding the Registration Fee: A Comprehensive Approach to Personalised Learning

We understand that the registration fee for our courses might be a point of curiosity for many. It is important to clarify that this fee encompasses much more than just the act of registering a student. The registration process is a meticulous and time-intensive endeavour, integral to the quality and personalisation of the learning experience we offer.

Detailed Enrolment Process

The enrolment process begins with a detailed registration form that each student is required to complete. This form captures essential information, including personal and professional details, preventive health and wellness goals, dietary preferences, and individual challenges. This comprehensive data collection allows me to gain a deep understanding of each student’s background, health needs, and aspirations.

Personalisation through Expertise

As a specialist in the personalisation of bread, I bring a unique expertise to the registration process. My knowledge in understanding how bread impacts health, nutrition, and digestion is crucial in creating a bespoke educational experience for each student. This allows me to tailor the course content to meet specific health goals, whether they relate to digestive health, nutritional improvements, or mental well-being.

Initial and Ongoing Support

The registration fee includes an initial one-on-one meeting with me, where we delve deeper into your goals and needs. This session is vital for establishing a personalised learning path. Throughout the year, students have access to tutorials and tutor sessions, providing continuous support, guidance, and opportunities to address any challenges or questions that may arise.

Comprehensive Student Profile

The registration form also asks for details that help me understand you, foster a sense of community, and enable personalised interactions during live sessions. By knowing your professional environment and seeing examples of your baking, I can offer more tailored advice and support.

Preventive Health and Wellness Goals

Understanding your preventive health and wellness goals is a key part of the registration process. Whether you are focused on digestive health, immune system support, or mental well-being, this information allows me to integrate relevant aspects into your learning experience, ensuring that the education you receive is directly applicable to your personal health journey.

Passion and Community Impact

The form also explores your passion for Baking as Lifestyle Medicine and your plans to use the knowledge post-graduation. This insight is invaluable as it helps me align the course content with your personal and community goals, ensuring that the skills you acquire can have a transformative impact on those around you.

Specialised Courses

For diploma courses, the registration process is even more detailed, potentially including genetic testing to further personalise your learning experience. However, all courses benefit from a highly personalised approach, whether they are online, in-person, or a combination of both.

Therefore, the registration fee is not merely a sign-up charge; it is an investment in a personalised and supportive educational journey. It covers the extensive time and resources dedicated to understanding and meeting the unique needs of each student, thereby fostering a rich and rewarding learning experience.

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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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