Meet William Wood | Utah’s Trusted Hypnosis Expert

Hey, I’m William Wood, 

a certified hypnotist based in Ogden, Utah, helping people break through mental and emotional barriers since 2008.

Over the last 17+ years, I’ve led more than 12,000 hypnosis sessions and worked with 7,000+ clients across North & South America to stop smoking, overcome fears, manage stress, lose weight, and unlock their potential.

My Story: From Daily Pain to Lifelong Passion

Back in 2005, I was dealing with debilitating daily headaches. Traditional methods didn’t help, so I started exploring the work of Dr. Milton Erickson, a pioneer in modern hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis changed my life. Not only did it ease my pain…

It opened the door to a deeper understanding of how powerful the human mind really is. That experience lit a fire in me to study hypnosis seriously and help others create meaningful personal change, just like I did.

My Professional Training & Credentials

I’m proud to have trained with some of the best institutions and teachers in the world:

  • Diploma in Hypnotherapy, Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI) – the first nationally accredited hypnotherapy college in the U.S.

  • Certified Hypnotist, American Hypnosis Association & National Guild of Hypnotists

  • Certified Master Practitioner & Trainer of NLP, American Board of NLP & NLP Institute of California

Advanced certifications in:

  • Medical & dental hypnosis

  • Contextual hypnotherapy (third-wave CBT approaches)

  • Smoking cessation, weight management & habit control

  • Emotional release, guided imagery & fear-release techniques

I’ve trained with renowned experts like Tim Hallbom, Suzi Smith, and Robert Dilts, and taught NLP and hypnosis in California, Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Peru, and beyond.

What I’m Working on Now

  • 📚 Author of “Change: A Little Book for Lasting Freedom” — practical tools for emotional liberation
  • ✍️ Regular contributor to Unlimited Human, the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association Magazine

  • 🎙️ Host of 180+ podcast episodes on emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual freedom

  • 🇵🇪 NLP & Hypnosis trainer at two Peruvian universities, Ricardo Palma & César Vallejo

A Glimpse Into My Life

Outside of the office, I’m a husband and proud father of six.

Family keeps me grounded, and they’re a big part of why I do what I do. Helping people live fuller, freer lives matters to me, professionally and personally.

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Let’s Connect

The best way to find out if hypnosis is right for you is through a 15-minute consultation ($25).

We’ll talk about your goals, and I’ll explain how we can work together.

👉 Schedule Your Consultation

Or reach out directly:

  • 📞 Call: 1-385-432-0729

  • 📱 Text:

  • 📧 Email: william.wood@northernutahhypnosis.com