Access Bars® FAQ

WHAT IS ACCESS BARS®?

The Access Bars® is 32 points on the head (similar to meridian points) which, when activated, can help facilitate reduction in stress and trauma throughout the body, and increase positive attitudes toward life.

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WHEN WAS IT FIRST USED?

The first Bars session was run over 30 years ago by Access Consciousness founder, Gary Douglas.

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

When lightly touched, the Bars points stimulate a positive neurological response inside the recipient. This appears to trigger the body’s natural ability to heal and facilitate the physiological changes required for greater wellbeing.

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WHAT DOES A SESSION INVOLVE?

With a gently touch on the 32 points on the head, it easily and effortlessy releases anything that doesn't serve a meaningful purpose in your current life. A session normally lasts 60 to 90 minutes and feels like a gentle head massage. 

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IS IT SCIENTIFICALLY VALID?

Dr. Terrie Hope PhD, DNM, CFMW published an article in the Journal of Energy Psychology: Theory, Research, and Treatment in November 2017, describing how the results of one 90-minute Access Bars® session indicated a significant decrease in the severity of depression and anxiety.Further research was done in 2015 by leading neuroscientist Dr. Jeffrey L. Fannin, with 60 participants, he discovered that Access Bars® had a positive neurological effect on the recipient, similar to those experienced by advanced meditators – and it produced results immediately.

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CAN IT INTERFERE WITH MY MEDITATION / OTHER HEALING MODALITIES I USE?

Most people find that Access Bars® enhances the effects of their meditative practice and, in many instances, that life becomes a meditation. In addition, Access Bars® increases the capacity and potency of other healing modalities.

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HOW POPULAR IS IT NOW?

It is now practiced in 173 countries, by more than 10,000 trained facilitators. Tens of thousands of people enjoy Bars sessions around the world, every year.