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Kerry J. Dyer

Acupuncturist

Services are provided by Kerry Dyer, a Washington State Licensed Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Practitioner, Licensed Massage Therapist, and NCCAOM Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. Her training includes naturally supporting the body with: acupressure; qigong exercises and relaxation techniques; massage; dietary advice; health education; herbs; acupuncture; cupping; gua sha.

Onsite acupuncture is offered on weekends at this time. Telehealth is available during the week. Kerry is in-network with various insurers including: Kaiser; Regence; Premera; Triwest; Aetna. To ensure a safer environment to receive care all state COVID-19 safety precautions are followed. Masks are required at all times during every appointment.
19 years Experience
Kerry J. Dyer
  • Tumwater, WA
  • OCOM
  • Accepting new patients

Can acupuncture help with a chronic cough?

Acupuncture can possibly help the cough and/or your tolerance of having an ongoing cough, it is worth at try. Acupuncture points which may be helpful, depending on your presentation, READ MORE
Acupuncture can possibly help the cough and/or your tolerance of having an ongoing cough, it is worth at try. Acupuncture points which may be helpful, depending on your presentation, may include lung points (lung 1, lung 5, etc) , digestion points including spleen or stomach points, and possible kidney points. Other acupuncture points can be helpful too. Chronic conditions can take longer for a response vs. acute so keep this in mind. Make sure you bring any diagnosis of your cough and other health conditions to your provider.

How long do the effects of an acupuncture treatment last?

Effects can vary with each person and health concern. In general for many pain related complaints, improvement should be noticeable after 1 to 4 treatments and often lasting longer READ MORE
Effects can vary with each person and health concern. In general for many pain related complaints, improvement should be noticeable after 1 to 4 treatments and often lasting longer after each treatment. If a person's response to treatment plateaus other options should be discussed with the provider.