Dr. Rigobert Kefferputz

Breathwork Therapy on Salt Spring Island

Release what your body has been holding.

Conscious connected breathing is a somatic therapy that uses intentional, rhythmic breathing to release stored tension, regulate the nervous system, and process emotions held deep in the body. If you're looking for nervous system regulation or a deeper sense of presence, this practice is remarkably powerful.

Conscious connected breathing is a somatic practice that uses a specific, continuous breathing pattern to activate the body's natural healing mechanisms. Unlike meditation, which quiets the mind, breathwork actively engages the body — creating space for stored tension, suppressed emotions, and unresolved stress to surface and release.

I've seen it help with chronic stress, unresolved trauma, anxiety, and that persistent feeling of being disconnected from yourself. The practice can produce profound shifts in a single session: emotional release, deep relaxation, heightened body awareness, and a renewed sense of clarity and calm.

As a naturopathic doctor, I understand the physiological basis of what's happening during breathwork — changes in CO2 levels, nervous system state shifts, and the activation of parasympathetic recovery. This allows me to guide sessions safely while holding space for whatever emerges.

Why Breathwork

Nervous System Reset

Shifts your body from chronic stress activation into deep parasympathetic recovery and calm.

Emotional Release

Allows stored tension and suppressed emotions to surface and process naturally through the body.

Medically Informed

Sessions guided by a naturopathic doctor who understands the physiological mechanisms at work.

Conditions Treated With Breathwork

Chronic Stress

Trauma & PTSD

Anxiety

Emotional Numbness

Nervous System Dysregulation

Insomnia

Burnout

Grief

Chronic Tension

Disconnection

Frequently Asked Questions

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