Access Bars is a gentle, hands-on energy modality developed by Gary Douglas in 1990. During a session, a trained practitioner lightly touches 32 specific points on your head known as “the Bars,” each corresponding to a different area of life such as money, creativity, aging, relationships, healing, and more.
These points are believed to store the electromagnetic charge of all the thoughts, feelings, emotions, beliefs, and decisions you have accumulated throughout your lifetime. When the Bars are gently held, that stored energy begins to release, creating space for new possibilities to emerge.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happens during a session?
A session typically lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. You remain fully clothed and simply lie down and relax while the practitioner softly holds each of the 32 points in a specific sequence. Most people describe the experience as deeply relaxing many drift into a meditative state or even fall asleep. There is nothing you need to do except receive.
2. What does it feel like?
Every person experiences it differently. Many people feel a deep sense of calm, similar to what you might feel after meditation, while others notice tingling, warmth, or a pleasant heaviness in the body. Some feel very little physically but notice mental clarity or emotional lightness in the days that follow.
3. What are the benefits of Access Bars?
Clients often report feeling calmer, clearer, and less weighed down by stress or racing thoughts. Because the Bars relate to different areas of life, such as money, creativity, and relationships, many also notice more openness and possibility in those specific areas over time.
With regular sessions, benefits can include:
- Improved sleep quality
- Greater clarity and ease in decision-making
- A sense of lightness and emotional release
- More joy, peace, and presence in daily life
4. How many sessions do I need?
It depends on your personal needs. Some people feel immediate results, while others choose regular sessions to support ongoing emotional and mental balance.
This varies from person to person. Some clients feel significant benefit from a single session, while others choose to return regularly as part of their ongoing emotional and mental balance. We can talk through what makes sense for you after your first session.
5. Who is it for?
Access Bars is gentle enough for almost anyone, including those new to energy work. It’s a good fit for adults dealing with stress, overwhelm, or mental fog, whether you’re a busy professional running on empty, someone moving through a big life change, or simply someone who wants to feel more like themselves again. It can generally be received alongside any other health or wellness practice, though if you have specific health concerns, it’s worth checking with your practitioner first.