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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Dr. Vanessa Kimbell in the garden at The Sourdough School

Our approach to bread is both art and science. We don’t teach you to make bread, but to craft bread that is uniquely suited to you. This takes time, and much like an artisan approach to bread, understanding you and your needs is what makes a course here so special.

With small class sizes and each course being unique, spaces in our courses at The Sourdough School are often booked up well in advance. So, places are limited. To secure your chance to join, we invite you to join our waiting list.

Priority Access: You will be the first to hear about cancellations and new course dates, giving you the opportunity to secure a place before enrollment is made public.

Personalised Contact: When courses are about to be made available, we will personally invite you to schedule a call to discuss your participation in detail and ensure the course aligns with your unique needs.

Limited Availability: Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Admissions are thoughtfully selected, so please provide information that helps us personalise your participation.

Book a Bread Assessment Without Joining the Waiting List

NOTE: If you wish to book an online bread assessment, there is no need to join the waiting list. You can book a 45-minute consultation directly. Whether you’re seeking a bread and nutrigenetics assessment or a gut microbiome analysis, you can explore the following options:

  • Book a Consultation and Testing Appointment
  • Gut Health Test and Personalised Bread Insights
  • Nutrigenomic Testing and Bespoke Bread Development

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Please fill in your details below and tell us the course dates you are interested in. We’ll notify you when spaces open and personally invite you to schedule a call with Dr. Kimbell to discuss your goals and ensure the course is the right fit for you.

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