The names of the points
What are the Access Bars point names?
The Access Bars system includes 32 named points on the head. Each name is associated with a different area of life or theme within the Access Consciousness philosophy.
Some of the most commonly mentioned point names include Money, Control, Creativity, Healing, Awareness, Communication, Body, Aging, and Sexuality.
Each name is meant to represent the thoughts, emotions, and limiting beliefs that are said to be stored in that specific point. For example, the Money point is said to store every thought you have ever had about money.
The point names are part of the Access Consciousness framework. They are not recognized as anatomical terms or scientifically validated concepts.
Understanding the names is useful for understanding the practice, but it is important to remember that they are part of a specific philosophy, not established science.
Access Bars point names and general locations
A neutral visual showing the generalized location of Access Bars points with their names.
Front point names
Some point names are associated with the front of the head.
Top point names
Other point names are associated with the top of the head.
Side point names
Some point names are associated with the sides of the head.
Back point names
Some point names are associated with the back of the head.
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Key takeaways
The shortest useful version of this page.
There are 32 named points in the Access Bars system.
Names include Money, Control, Creativity, Healing, and Awareness.
Each name represents a life area or theme.
The names are part of the Access Consciousness philosophy.
They are not recognized anatomical terms.
Do not use them as a substitute for professional care.
Where the point names came from
- Gary Douglas claimed to discover 32 points on the head and gave them names.The point names became part of the Access Consciousness vocabulary.
- Practitioners were taught the point names and meanings.A standardized vocabulary developed.
- The point names are used by practitioners and searched for by people exploring the practice.The names remain central to the practice.
The Access Bars point names and their meanings
The following is a list of Access Bars point names and what they are claimed to represent within the Access Consciousness system.
The names and meanings belong to the Access Bars system. They are not recognized as anatomical structures or medically validated treatment points.
Money
Thoughts and attitudes about money.
One of the most commonly mentioned points.
No established evidence that financial beliefs are stored here.Control
Control-related points of view.
A named conceptual area within the system.
The meaning is part of the system's philosophy.Creativity
Creativity and related limitations.
A point mentioned by practitioners.
Touching this point has not been established as a treatment for creative blocks.Healing
Healing and the body.
A commonly mentioned point.
The claimed association is not scientifically established.Awareness
Awareness and consciousness.
A point within the Access Consciousness framework.
The claimed association is part of the system's philosophy.Communication
Communication-related beliefs or patterns.
A point mentioned in practitioner materials.
No established evidence for this specific association.Body
The physical body and related limitations.
A point within the Access Bars map.
The claimed association is part of the system's philosophy.Aging
Aging and time.
A point mentioned in the system.
No established evidence for this association.Sexuality
Sexuality.
A point within the Access Consciousness framework.
The claimed association is not scientifically established.
Understanding the names
What do the Access Bars point names mean?
Each Access Bars point name represents a specific theme or area of life within the Access Consciousness system.
The names are metaphorical. For example, the "Money" point does not mean there is money stored in your head. It means that the point is associated with thoughts and attitudes about money.
According to Access Consciousness, each point stores thoughts, emotions, and limiting beliefs related to its theme. Touching the point is said to help release that stored charge.
The point names are part of the system's vocabulary. They are useful for understanding the practice but are not based on established science.
How different groups view the point names
- Practitioner
Practitioners use the point names as a vocabulary for describing the practice and its themes.
- Participant
Recipients may or may not focus on the point names, instead focusing on the experience.
- Balanced view
The point names are useful for communication but are not scientifically established.
- Evidence view
There is no evidence that the point names correspond to anything physical or real.
Do not confuse the point names with recognized medical or scientific terms.
Evidence scan
What does the evidence say about Access Bars point names?
The evidence question is whether the point names correspond to anything established by science.
Overall: not supported by evidence
Unclear or mixed
Not clearly for or against
The names help practitioners work with clients.
The names are useful as a vocabulary within the system.
Leans against
Points that do not support the claim
The point names correspond to specific stored thoughts.
There is no evidence that thoughts about money, control, or creativity are stored in specific head points.
The point names are anatomically significant.
The names are not recognized as anatomical terms.
Reality check
Common misunderstandings about Access Bars point names
- Myth
The point names are anatomical terms.
RealityThey are part of the Access Consciousness philosophy, not recognized anatomy.
- Myth
The names describe what the brain does.
RealityThe names are metaphorical within the system.
- Myth
The point names are scientifically validated.
RealityThe broader claims are not supported by independent evidence.
- Myth
All practitioners use the same point names.
RealityPractitioners follow the Access Consciousness system, which has standardized names.
Access Bars point names compared to other systems
Understanding how the point names compare to other systems helps clarify what they are.
Origin
Access Consciousness system
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Various traditions
Number
32 names
Hundreds of names
Varies
Meaning
Life areas and themes
Meridians and energy flow
Pain and tension relief
Scientific basis
Not established
Limited for some uses
Limited for some uses
Method
Gentle touch
Needle insertion
Pressure
Safety
Is touching Access Bars points safe?
The physical touch is gentle and low risk, but the point names should not create unrealistic expectations.
Generally low-risk for
- Adults who understand the system's limitations
- People comfortable with gentle head touch
- Those who continue professional care
Use caution if
- You have a head injury or recent surgery
- You are in a mental health crisis
- A practitioner makes unrealistic claims
Seek professional help if
- You have persistent symptoms
- You need a diagnosis or treatment plan
- You are experiencing a mental health emergency
Access Bars is a complementary wellness practice, not a substitute for professional medical or psychological care.
What to remember about Access Bars point names
There are 32 named points in the Access Bars system.
Names include Money, Control, Creativity, Healing, and Awareness.
Each name represents a life area or theme.
The names are part of the Access Consciousness philosophy.
They are not recognized anatomical terms.
Do not use them as a substitute for professional care.
Verdict
Our evidence-based verdict on Access Bars point names
not-supported
The Access Bars point names—including Money, Control, Creativity, Healing, and Awareness—are part of the Access Consciousness system. They are useful for understanding the practice but are not recognized by science. The broader claims about storing and releasing thoughts are not established.
What we know
- The Access Bars system has 32 named points.
- Names include Money, Control, Creativity, Healing, and Awareness.
- Each name represents a life area or theme.
What we do not know
- Whether the point names correspond to anything real.
- Whether thoughts are stored in these points.
- Whether touching the points produces specific effects.
The point names are a vocabulary within a specific philosophy. They are useful for understanding the practice but are not supported by evidence.
Bottom line
Point names in perspective
The Access Bars point names are a vocabulary within a specific philosophy. They are useful for understanding the practice but are not supported by evidence.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
What are the Access Bars point names?
They include Money, Control, Creativity, Healing, Awareness, Communication, Body, Aging, and Sexuality.
How many Access Bars points are there?
There are 32 named points in the Access Bars system.
What does the Money bar mean?
It is associated with thoughts and attitudes about money.
What does the Healing bar mean?
It is associated with healing and the body.
What does the Awareness bar mean?
It is associated with awareness and consciousness.
Sources
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