Mt. Maxwell landscape on Salt Spring Island

IntegrativeCare.Rootedinyou.

Holistic care rooted in science and nature, for every season of life.

Individualized medicine,
grounded in evidence.

Every treatment plan starts with understanding why something is happening, not just what. The body is beautifully complex, and everything
is connected; that's nature's design, it's a map to follow.

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Interconnected health systems: Detoxification, Gastrointestinal, Neuroendocrine, Immune, Metabolic, and Genetic

Root-Cause

Thorough testing and listening to uncover what's driving your symptoms.

Collaborative

Providing expert care and building something better, together.

Patient-Centered

Leaving every appointment feeling more in touch with your health.

✦ The Naturopathic Doctor

Rigobert Kefferputz

14+years providing care

Hi, I'm Rigobert.Glad you found me.

When you step into my office, it's about you. No rushed appointments, no wait times. Just a treatment plan built around your life, your energy, and your goals.

About Dr. Kefferputz

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 my family home, nestled in the woods on Mt. Maxwell, about 15 minutes from Ganges.

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Two wicker chairs beneath wisteria vines outside the office

Six lenses on your health.

All services

Lab Testing

From conventional to functional labs.

Naturopathic Medicine

Acupuncture, manipulation, herbal and pharmaceutical medicine.

Nutrition

Food as medicine. Personalized plans for lasting health.

Bioidentical Hormones

Hormones that match your own.

Mind-Body

IFS, Breathwork, Coaching.

IV Therapy

Micronutrients straight to your bloodstream.

Field notes from the office.

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Digestion

Food Sensitivities vs. Food Allergies: What You Need to Know

Food allergies, food sensitivities, and food intolerances are often used interchangeably, but they're fundamentally different conditions with different mechanisms, symptoms, and clinical implications. Understanding the distinction is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, especially if you've been struggling with chronic symptoms that don't seem to have a clear cause.

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Detox

Mold Illness and CIRS: A Naturopathic Guide

Mold illness is one of the most underrecognized conditions in medicine, yet it may be affecting far more people than currently diagnosed. Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) is the clinical name for the multi-system inflammatory response triggered by exposure to water-damaged buildings. If you've been sick for years with no clear diagnosis, mold could be the missing piece.

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Detox

Chronic Inflammation: The Root Cause Behind Most Disease

Acute inflammation is your body's healing response: redness, swelling, heat after an injury. Chronic low-grade inflammation is something entirely different. It's a persistent, smoldering immune activation that silently damages tissues and drives virtually every major chronic disease: heart disease, diabetes, autoimmunity, neurodegeneration, and cancer. Identifying and resolving it is one of the most impactful things you can do for your long-term health.

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