What Is Access Bars?
Access Bars is a non-invasive technique that involves gently touching 32 specific points on the head. Each point is said to correspond to an area of life, such as money, creativity, or control, and the practice aims to release the electromagnetic charge of old thoughts, feelings, and beliefs stored there. As with any Access Bars therapy, most clients arrive expecting nothing more than deep relaxation and mental clarity by the end of the session. Yet a handful of people do notice something afterward, and that is where questions about Access Bars side effects tend to come up.
What Are the Common Side Effects of Access Bars?
Mild Headache or Pressure in the Head
During a session, thoughts, feelings, and energies that have been stored for years begin to clear. While the brain resets, it can take a little time to adjust to the improved energy flow, and a mild, temporary headache is one of the more common reactions. Drinking plenty of water, eating a light meal, and giving your eyes a break from screens afterward tend to help it pass quickly.
Feeling Tired or Sleepy
Fatigue after an Access Bars session is often a sign the therapy is working. Many people carry chronic tension without realizing it, running on an overstimulated nervous system. Once that tension releases, the body shifts into a rest-and-digest state, which can feel like sudden sleepiness. A short nap, an early night, or swapping high-intensity exercise for something gentler for a day or two usually resolves it.
Emotional Overwhelm or Irritability
Because the points on the head are linked to stored emotion, an emotional release can surface during or after a session. Unresolved feelings connected to past experiences sometimes come up for processing, which can feel cathartic for some and briefly overwhelming for others. Letting yourself feel whatever comes up without judgment, taking slow breaths, and journaling about anything that surfaces are simple ways to move through it.
Feeling ‘Floaty’ or Zoned Out
Some clients describe feeling spaced out or disconnected after a session, which reflects a shift in brainwave activity from alert Beta waves toward more relaxed Alpha or Theta states. Others notice the opposite and feel unusually sensitive or aware. A short walk outdoors, time spent barefoot on grass, or a few minutes of mindfulness can help you feel grounded again.
Access Bars Side Effects at a Glance
Side Effect | Why It Happens | What Helps |
Headache | The brain resets as old, stored energy clears | Hydrate, eat a light meal, rest your eyes |
Fatigue | The nervous system shifts into rest mode | Nap, sleep early, gentle movement |
Emotional overwhelm | Old, unresolved emotion surfaces for release | Breathe deeply, journal, avoid self-judgment |
Feeling floaty | Brainwaves shift from Beta toward Alpha or Theta | Walk outdoors, ground with mindfulness |
When Should You Be Concerned?
The side effects described above are generally mild and should not last more than a week. If symptoms persist beyond that, or if they worsen rather than ease, it is worth checking in with your practitioner. In the meantime, these temporary reactions typically give way to the benefits clients come to Access Bars for in the first place, including reduced stress, better decision-making, less mental clutter, and more restful sleep.
How Can You Support Yourself After a Session?
A little aftercare goes a long way toward easing any temporary side effects. Consider the following:
- Drink plenty of water to help your body process the shift in energy.
- Keep your schedule light for the rest of the day if you can.
- Step outside for fresh air or a short walk to feel grounded.
- Journal about anything that comes up emotionally, without judging it.
- Give yourself an early night if you feel unusually tired.
Start Your Access Bars Journey with Home of Wellness
Searching for Access Bars in Dubai? With 65+ types of therapies and a team of 40+ skilled practitioners, Home of Wellness offers a safe, guided space to experience this therapy and process whatever comes up afterward. Sessions are available at the Al Wasl Road studio in Dubai, open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
As one of the Access Bars specialists at Home of Wellness, I tell every new client the same thing: feeling a little different afterward is not a warning sign. It usually means the session did exactly what it was meant to do. The clients I worry about are the ones who feel nothing at all, since that often means they are holding on tightly to old patterns. A good cry, an early night, or a foggy afternoon is rarely something to fix. It is something to let happen.
Meherr Hingorrani is an Access Bars specialist at Home of Wellness in Dubai, working alongside fellow team members to support each client through the emotional and physical shifts that can follow a session.
Meherr’s warmth as a practitioner carries across the different sessions she offers, as Lola E. AD said in her review:
“I had an Akashic Records session with Meherr Hingorrani and came away incredibly grateful that I had chosen to do it with her. From the moment we started, Meherr was warm, welcoming and completely present. She took the time to listen to me and understand the questions I wanted to explore, while gently helping me frame them in a way that kept the session focused on me and my own journey. What impressed me most was the authenticity of the session.”
Meherr often tells clients: “Most people come in expecting nothing to happen, and leave surprised by how much lighter they feel.”
Book Your Access Bars Session at Home of Wellness
If any of the side effects above sound familiar, or if you are simply curious what a session feels like for yourself, the next step is easy. Book an Access Bars session at Home of Wellness in Dubai, where a practitioner will walk you through what to expect, answer any questions about the reactions covered in this article, and tailor the pace of your first visit to how you are feeling that day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It is gentle, non-invasive, and suitable for most people, including children. Keep in mind it is a complementary wellness modality, not a medical treatment.
The most noticeable changes typically appear three to four weeks after a session. How often you return depends on you. Many people book a session once a week, or whenever they feel stressed or irritable, and space sessions out as they start to feel more balanced.
Most people notice feeling more relaxed, peaceful, and mentally sharp after a session. This deeper relaxation often leads to better sleep, lower stress, and an overall sense of improved well-being, though a smaller number of clients feel tired or emotional for a day or two first.
Access Bars is a complementary therapy in which a practitioner gently touches 32 points on the head believed to hold stored electromagnetic charge tied to limiting thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. Clients often report feeling deeply relaxed, sleeping better, thinking more clearly, and experiencing less day-to-day stress and anxiety.
For a small number of people, yes, briefly. As stored emotion or tension releases, some clients feel more emotional, tired, or foggy for a day or two before the calmer, clearer effects set in. This is considered a normal part of the process rather than a setback.
Access Bars is generally considered gentle enough for pregnancy and does not involve any physical manipulation of the body, but it is always worth telling your practitioner about your health history beforehand. It should be treated as a complementary practice alongside, not a replacement for, any medical care or medication you are currently on.
