What Is Access Bars® Healing — And Why Women in Vancouver Are Calling It a Game-Changer
Have you ever walked out of a session feeling like someone quietly pressed the reset button on your nervous system?
That's what my clients in the Greater Vancouver area describe after their first Access Bars® treatment.
If you've been searching for Access Bars healing in Vancouver, energy healing in Coquitlam, or simply wondering whether there's something gentler — something that doesn't require you to talk through every hard thing — you're in the right place.
Let me walk you through what Access Bars® actually is, what happens during a session, and why so many women over 40 are discovering it as one of the most quietly powerful tools in their wellness journey.
What Is Access Bars® Healing?
Access Bars® is a gentle hands-on energy healing modality developed by Gary Douglas in the early 1990s. It involves lightly touching 32 points on the head — called "Bars" — each of which corresponds to a different area of your life, including money, creativity, aging, control, communication, and more.
When these points are gently held, the electromagnetic charge stored in the brain from years of thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and limitations begins to release. Think of it like defragmenting a computer that's been running the same programs on loop for decades.
Access Bars® is not:
Massage
Talk therapy
A religious or spiritual practice
Access Bars® is:
A safe, non-invasive energy healing technique
Recognized and used by thousands of practitioners worldwide
Something you receive fully clothed, lying comfortably on a table
A profound tool for quieting the mental chatter that keeps you stuck
What Does an Access Bars® Session Feel Like?
Most people feel a deep sense of relaxation within the first few minutes. Some drift into a state between sleep and wakefulness — that beautiful theta brainwave zone where the body does its deepest healing.
Common experiences during and after a session include:
A feeling of mental spaciousness — like the noise in your head has quieted
Emotional lightness, even around situations that have felt heavy for years
Improved sleep in the days that follow
A sense of possibility or openness that wasn't there before
Reduced anxiety and less reactive stress responses
One of my clients, a teacher from Burnaby, described it this way: "I went in skeptical and came out feeling like I'd put down a backpack I didn't even know I was carrying."
No two sessions feel exactly the same, and that's part of what makes Access Bars® so fascinating. Your body receives exactly what it needs in that moment.
Who Is Access Bars® For?
In my practice here in Coquitlam, I work primarily with women over 40 who are navigating life transitions — career pivots, empty nesting, relationship changes, burnout, the quiet grief of feeling like you've lost yourself somewhere along the way.
Access Bars® is particularly well-suited for anyone who:
Feels mentally overwhelmed, overstimulated, or constantly "on"
Has tried talk therapy but wants to work at a body and energy level
Experiences chronic stress, anxiety, or difficulty sleeping
Is going through a significant life change and wants support
Has heard about energy healing but doesn't know where to start
It's also wonderful as a complement to other healing modalities — many of my clients combine it with Reiki, sound healing, or EFT Tapping for a more layered approach to wellbeing.
The Science Behind the Stillness
While Access Bars® sits within the realm of energy medicine, there is growing research supporting its effects. A study published in the Journal of Energy Psychology found that Access Bars® sessions significantly reduced anxiety and depression symptoms in participants. Brain scans have shown shifts in brainwave activity — particularly an increase in theta and delta waves — during sessions, similar to states achieved in deep meditation.
For those of us who live in our heads, who over-think, over-achieve, and over-give, this kind of neurological downshift is not a luxury. It's medicine.
What to Expect at JJ Holistic Healing Arts
My practice is based in Coquitlam, BC, and I serve clients throughout the Greater Vancouver area, including Burnaby, Port Moody, North Vancouver, and beyond. I also offer virtual options for distance healing.
A typical Access Bars® session with me runs 60 to 90 minutes and includes:
A brief intake conversation to understand where you are and what you're moving through
The full Access Bars® treatment — you remain fully clothed, lying on a comfortable table
A gentle close and integration time so you don't leave feeling "floaty"
Optional integration guidance to support the days following your session
I've been trained in Access Bars® as facilitator , I teach and offer sessions. I also offer other healing sessions including Reiki (Usui tradition), sound healing with crystal singing bowls and EFT Tapping, and mindfulness coaching. Every session is held with the same intention: to create a space where you can come back to yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions About Access Bars® in Vancouver
How many sessions do I need? Many people feel a meaningful shift after just one session. For deeper or more long-standing patterns, a series of 3–6 sessions is often recommended. I'll always be honest with you about what I think will serve you best.
Is Access Bars® safe? Yes. It is non-invasive, gentle, and has no known side effects. It is safe for all ages, including children and seniors.
Do I need to believe in energy healing for it to work? No. Skepticism is completely welcome. The most important thing is curiosity and a willingness to relax. Your body does the rest.
Ready to Experience Access Bars® Healing in Vancouver?
If something in this post resonated with you — that quiet recognition that you've been carrying too much for too long — I'd love to support you.
Whether you're in Coquitlam, Vancouver, Burnaby, or anywhere in the Lower Mainland, JJ Holistic Healing Arts is here to offer you a grounded, warm, and deeply effective healing experience.
👉 [Book your Access Bars® session here]
Or reach out with any questions — I'm always happy to have a conversation before you book.
JJ Hu is the founder of JJ Holistic Healing Arts in Coquitlam, BC, a certified Access Bars® practitioner, Usui Reiki Master Teacher, sound healer, and author of 52 Weeks of Morning Mantras. She has been featured in Pursuit 365, Entrepreneurs Magazine, and Omni TV, and has spent over 25 years working within the BC education and wellness communities.
