Access Bars® Scientific Research
What research has been carried out on Access Bars®?
As interest in Access Bars® has grown, so has interest in understanding it through research.
One of the questions people often ask is whether there are any published scientific studies exploring Access Bars®.
The answer is yes.
Although the body of research is still relatively small, published studies and ongoing research continue to explore the effects of Access Bars® in a range of settings.
Dr. Terrie Hope's Research
One of the leading researchers in this field is Dr. Terrie Hope, whose work has explored the effects of Access Bars® using both psychological assessments and neurological measurements.
Her published research includes studies investigating:
Anxiety and depression.
Stress.
PTSD in UK police officers.
Brain activity using QEEG brain mapping.
Ongoing research into areas including sleep, pain and traumatic brain injury.
If you'd like to explore her work in more detail, I highly recommend visiting her research library:
What Does the Research Show?
Several published studies have reported improvements in participant-reported measures following Access Bars® sessions, and some have also explored changes in brainwave activity using QEEG. These studies are encouraging, but many have involved small numbers of participants, so larger, independent studies are still needed to build the evidence base.
Research is continuing, and the body of evidence continues to evolve.
What I Know
I'm interested in research because I think understanding matters.
At the same time, I don't think research and personal experience need to compete with one another.
For some people, published studies are an important part of making a choice.
For others, their own experience is what matters most.
There's space for both.
Research continues to grow, and so does the conversation around Access Bars®.
Curious About Access Bars®?
If you're exploring Access Bars® for the first time, research is one way to learn more.
Experiencing a session is another.
If you'd like to explore either, you'll find more information below.
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