About Peter Arizu

Peter Arizu, M.Ed., CCHt

For more than four decades, Peter has devoted his career to helping people reclaim clarity, peace of mind, and a deeper connection to their inner resources. He holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of San Francisco and a Life Teaching Credential from UC Berkeley.

Peter spent 33 years as an educator in Oakland, California, teaching both special education and performing arts, and building a reputation for compassion, creativity, and insight. In 2000, he retired from public education and shifted his focus to what has become his life’s calling: helping individuals awaken their inner wisdom through hypnosis, Mind Fitness training, and self-development programs.

Peter is certified as a Clinical Hypnotherapist through the American Council of Hypnosis Examiners and is also a Stress Management Consultant. He has served on the faculty of the Florida Hypnotherapy Institute and The Anahat Education Group, Inc.

Today, he continues to teach “Self-Hypnosis: A Pathway to Consciousness and Peace of Mind” through the University of South Florida’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and conducts weekly Mind Fitness Workshops in retirement communities and private groups.

Education & Professional Credentials

M.A. in Education, University of San Francisco, 1977
B.A., San Francisco State University, 1966
Life Teaching Credential, U. C. Berkeley, 1968
Learning Handicapped Credential, State of California, 1977
Special Instruction Credential, State of California, 1991
Hypnotherapist, Hypnosis Clearing House, 1981
Master Hypnotist, The Hypnotists Examining Council, 1981
Clinical Hypnotherapist, The Humanistic Hypnosis Center, 1993
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, The American Council of Hypnotist Examiners
Certification No. CHT 581-381, 1994
Certified Stress Management Consultant, American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, 1997
Certified Hypnotherapy Instructor, American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, 2011

Awards

Community Service Award, United Nations Association, 1989
Master Teacher and Positive Role Model Award, Oakland Board of Education, 1988
Distinguished Service Award, Oakland Unified School District, 2000

Coaching

Since 1981, Peter has coached individuals across the United States, supporting them in defining and achieving meaningful personal and professional goals. His approach blends intuition, deep listening, practical tools, and a lifetime of experience helping people understand their own patterns. Many former students and clients continue to rely on Peter as a trusted support system in their ongoing growth.

Peter’s coaching helps clients:

Recognize and strengthen their personal gifts
Gain clarity and direction
Improve communication and self-expression
Remove internal barriers and limiting beliefs
Enhance creativity, confidence, and purpose

Workshops & Speaking

Peter is an engaging, warm, and deeply experienced speaker. His presentations are interactive and uplifting, inviting participants to explore their inner landscape with curiosity rather than judgment.