Naturopathic Medicine on Salt Spring Island
More than just medicine
Modern care with natural healing.
I'm glad you found me. My name is Dr. Rigobert Kefferputz, and I practice holistic primary care on Salt Spring Island using an integrative approach.
When you step into my office, it's all about you. No rushed appointments, no wait times, complete privacy. I'll build a treatment plan that fits your life, your energy, and your goals.
You leave each visit understanding the root cause of what's going on and feeling confident about what comes next. You're not alone in this. I'm with you every step of the way.
My Services
Naturopathic Medicine
A wholesome approach incorporating Acupuncture, Spinal Manipulation, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hydrotherapy, Lifestyle Coaching, Pharmaceutical Prescribing and Targeted Supplementation. Learn More
IV & Injection Therapy
Delivering essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants directly into the bloodstream allowing for higher nutrient concentrations to reach cells quickly, supporting immune function, energy levels, detoxification, and overall wellness. Learn More
Bioidentical Hormones
Prescription hormones that mimic naturally occurring hormones within the body, allowing for better absorption and fewer side effects. Learn More
Comprehensive Testing
Functional laboratory testing, including conventional blood tests provide a deeper understanding of your health via hormones, gut health, infections, heavy metals, mold exposure, nutrition, inflammation, and metabolic function. Learn More
Mind-Body Connection
Helping patients become more aware of somatic experiences while exploring unconscious aspects of themselves in order to foster self-awareness and personal growth. Learn More
My Space
Take a deep breath.
You're invited to feel at home here. Every room is peaceful, private, and designed for comfort. My office is attached to our family home, nestled in the woods on Mt. Maxwell, about 15 minutes from Ganges.
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Telemedicine & House-Calls
Care, wherever you are.
For those in the community who need support but find it difficult to travel, I offer in-home visits and virtual appointments through a secure telemedicine platform.
Virtual Appointments
Secure video consultations from the comfort of your home.
House Calls
In-home healthcare visits for those who find it difficult to travel.
Conditions Treated
I take an individualized approach to a wide range of health concerns.
Wellbeing Retreats
Deep work in wild places.
Set on 72 acres of old-growth wilderness on Mt. Maxwell, my retreats are small by design (no more than 12 people) so every participant gets genuine attention. Days move through breathwork, forest bathing, wood-fired sauna, farm-to-table meals, sunrise yoga, shadow processes, and so much more.
Explore RetreatsLatest Health Resources
Evidence-informed articles on naturopathic medicine.
The Human Stress Response: Biopsychosocial Overview & Evidence-Based Approaches for Resilience
Stress is one of the most overused words in modern health conversation, yet most people have a surprisingly incomplete picture of what it actually is. Stress is not simply feeling overwhelmed or anxious. It is a coordinated, whole-body physiological response involving the nervous system, endocrine system, immune system, and cardiovascular system, shaped simultaneously by your biology, your psychology, and your social environment. Understanding the full biopsychosocial picture of stress is essential to treating it effectively. When patients come to me with burnout, anxiety, sleep disruption, digestive problems, hormonal imbalances, or persistent inflammation, stress dysregulation is almost always part of the story. And the path to genuine resilience requires working at all three levels — not just managing symptoms.
DigestionThe Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Digestion Affects Your Mood
The idea that your gut and brain are connected isn't just folk wisdom; it's well-established science. The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication highway linking your digestive system to your central nervous system. When gut health suffers, mental health often follows. Understanding this connection opens up powerful treatment possibilities that conventional psychiatry rarely explores.
Women's HealthA Naturopathic Approach to Hashimoto's and Thyroid Health
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism and one of the most underdiagnosed autoimmune conditions. Conventional treatment typically starts and ends with levothyroxine. A naturopathic approach goes further, addressing the immune dysregulation, nutrient deficiencies, and lifestyle factors that drive the disease in the first place.
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Health tips, behind the scenes, and updates from my office.
