Dr. Intal has always been drawn to the mysterious, phenomena that will always exist beyond our comprehension, and seemingly paradoxical perspectives of medicine and healing (both modern conventional and ancient traditional systems) as equally true and completely valid.  In his practice, Dr. Intal is passionate about re-discovering the fundamentals of Chinese medicine and acupuncture within the context of integrative internal medicine as well as lifestyle and longevity medicine with emphasis on prevention, wellness, and healing. 

After completing his undergraduate program in Neuroscience at Brown University, his graduate interests led him abroad toward the intersection of culture and medicine at the University of the Philippines and eventually to China’s ancient capital of Hangzhou, where he pursued his doctorate in the clinical foundations of Chinese medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.

Since 2007, Dr. Intal has practiced in diverse communities throughout the Bay Area in a wide variety of integrative community medicine settings. His practice reflects the vital importance of and universal truths about being surrounded by a curated circle of people with enduring bonds, the cultivation of spirit and the qualities that we hold most dearly such as humility and compassion, embracing purpose and meaning in life, maintaining a close relationship with the natural environment and natural movement, and nourishing all aspects of our being with deep intention.