Restore harmony and heal your body.

Acupuncture

What is acupuncture?

A healing technique in which very thin needles are placed in specific points on the skin to rebalance the body’s energy, or qi, and prompt the body to release natural chemicals to fight the illness or symptom.

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Jorge Intal, L.Ac., Ph.D.

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Dr. Intal is a specialist in the practice of community acupuncture and integrative community medicine. He possesses over 15 years of clinical experience and training with a focus on providing compassionate, patient-centered primary care. Dr. Intal has practiced at Kaiser Permanente, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and other non-profit organizations throughout the Bay Area. He was awarded a PhD by Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. He also holds a clinical doctorate in acupuncture and Asian medicine and a master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and completed his bachelor’s in Neuroscience at Brown University. Dr. Intal’s clinical interests and emphasis include TCM internal medicine, oncology, endocrinology, physical medicine, behavioral health, prevention, wellness and longevity.

Walter Homberg, DAIM, L.Ac., AFMCP

Acupuncture & Functional Medicine

Walter earned his bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College of California where he studied Kinesiology: Health and Human Performance. After which he worked as a physical therapy aide at the Northern California Functional Restoration Program, whose goal is to assist patients in rebuilding their life that has been devastated by chronic pain. Patients develop coping tools to construct a realistic picture of what their life could be with a focus on mind-body wellness, the foundation of the rebuilding process. After which he sought further education in the healing arts by attending the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College of Berkeley, where he obtained his Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) and his Doctorate in Acupuncture and Integrative medicine (DAIM).

  • He is certified by the California Acupuncture Board as an Acupuncturist and as a Strength and Condition Specialist by the National Strength Coaching Association.

    Walter is a graduate of the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP – 2021), and he uses both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Functional Medicine (FM) to help patients achieve balance. This blend of TCM and FM allows for Walter to provide both immediate care and often symptom relief, as well as identifying root cause of disease in both systems of medicine.

    Using diagnostic methods from both systems such as pulse, abdominal, tongue diagnosis, laboratory and orthopedic exams, Walter helps provide patients with a safe environment and the foundation to achieve their health goals. Through treatments such as Acupuncture, Cupping, Electroacupuncture, Gua Sha, Moxibustion, Dietary therapies, Traditional Chinese herbal formulas, exercise prescription, supplementation and breath work.

    Walter has lived in Martinez for the last 25 years and attended Alhambra Senior High. He enjoys, hiking, badminton, volleyball, board games, video games and helping people achieve their goals!

  • TRADITIONAL ACUPUNCTURE + CHINESE MEDICINE

    Intake - 60 MIN - $165

    Follow Up - 30 MIN - $83

    4 Pack - $299

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Channels of energy flow from the hands to the feet (and visa versa).

    Needles are placed at different points along these channels to affect the flow -

    Locally: like a beacon (ie. “bad” knee, due to trauma)

    Systemically: like antennae (ie. fatigue, cramps, digestion issues)

  • No, the needles are hairlike in diameter. In fact, most people fall asleep and are very relaxed during their session.

  • Loose fitting clothing that can be rolled up and comfortable. Also, layered clothing that can provide access to arms and legs is also helpful.

  • Although many people experience immediate relief, Acupuncture is most effective with regular treatment. This is what makes community acupuncture so effective and valuable as it makes acupuncture affordable and convenient.

Ready to balance and heal?

  • “Dr. Intal has been an integral part of my healing process from a chronic illness over the past year. Every week during the clinic he checked in on my progress and symptoms. I couldn’t recommend him and community acupuncture more!”

    — N. J., CONCORD, CA

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