Trading Instructor
Woody Johnson
Mastering the Mental Game Instructor
Dr. M. Woodruff Johnson has actively and successfully traded stock options, forex and futures since 2000. He is the former Executive Director
of the Kaiser Permanente, Watts Counseling and Learning Center. He holds certifications in Accelerated Learning, Neurosensory Development and
hypnotherapy, and he is a Certified NLP Master Practitioner.
Dr. Woody is also an Associate Professor and teaches graduate psychology courses at Pacific Oaks College and Ryokan College. He has provided
clinical staff services in hospitals and community clinics as well. He has a passion for helping others to achieve their goals and get the results in
trading and life that they desire.
Dr. Woody has been using mind/body healing techniques both professionally and personally with much success for many years. He is the author of
“From Pain to Profit: Secrets of the Peak Performance Trader."
What students are saying about Woody Johnson:
"OTA is becoming the most reliable trading school with high qualified instructors. Each would teach you something new and something differently. Woody is an excellent chartist and outstanding Fibonacci user." Dr. E., March 2012
"I wanted to make the point of how important an article that was. One statement of how important that was is all that was needed in that first email. I think you wrote that to me. Yes, you changed the name and sex but that was me. I think of it in 4 D's. The last D is for DON'T! Achieve all the first 3 D's, and have the knowledge. You know as well as I that the market will test you again in the same way it played out before. The last D is for Don't do it. For the people that are just starting, this article is not for them. They aren't there yet, "oh that will not be me." But for the ones that are there, thanks. You make more of those articles and the hairs on the back of my neck will continue to stand at attention. You’re the man. (with the correct mental plan)." Fred S., March 2012
"I am so grateful to Dr. Woody for the Mastering the Mental Game course, which helped me transform my life and achieve better trading results. Dr. Woody taught me many incredible mental tools to evoke strong passion, change limiting beliefs, and manage negative emotions. He was responsive in replying to my endless emails and patient in providing insight on how to use tools. Mastering the Mental Game provided a comprehensive set of high power Neuro Linguistic Programming tools. It took me more than a year to master the different mental tools to actively manage emotions in everyday life and transform from an anxious person with negative perfectionist tendency to a calm, confident and happy person. Dr. Woody emphasizes the development of routines, which I use frequently to manage physical, emotional, and mental energy throughout the day. It is unbelievable how much my quality of life improves as a result. In trading, I apply the mental tools to overcome intense fear and turn many corners to achieve more consistent results. For those who listen to Dr. Woody's mental game classes, all I want to say is "The mental tools definitely work, but we need to practice them consistently to build strength and endurance to overcome bad habits and rewire the brain for successful trading."" Joan Y., December 2011
"Woody was outstanding and made the class very informative and enjoyable - this class greatly exceeded my expectations." Richard B., June 2011
"It is fantastic to have Woody helping with the 'fear factor.' I am now earning my daily target of $300- $450. Before I was barely at break even. I want to thank you so much for placing me on the path to financial freedom!!!! 23 months later, I truly believe I am on my way!" Cathy M., June 2011
"Once again Dr. Woody, you capture the reader with exactly what you want them to feel with your very descriptive narrative. The point you are making is crystal clear! I was in the very situation you described today, except short, and I wasn’t tempted to move my stop, but the anxiety did rise, and I was disappointed to be eventually stopped out, though I did follow my plan and did not put on another trade. I hear Dr. Woody talking to me a lot when I’m trading. Thanks!" G.M., January 2011
"Dr. Woody was fantastic. I enjoyed learning from him, and the way he taught was great. What I really liked the most was that despite Woody's PhD, he did not teach the class like it was an academic setting... which ironically made it even MORE educational because it was fun and loose. He’s cool." Loren, December 2010
"Dr. Johnson was an amazing instructor. I really liked his communication style and the wealth of knowledge he had. I think this course is a MUST for anyone who is serious about trading. The meshing of the mental aspect and actual trading was very ‘artistic.’ It really impressed the importance of being in the proper mental state to attain optimum trading." Annie S., December 2010
"Woody Johnson is an outstanding instructor. He knows his subject material exceptionally well and he delivers it exceptionally well. Online Trading Academy is to be commended for recognizing how important it was to bring Dr. Johnson on board and to offer this course work to their students." Harold G., June 2010
"I wanted to say how much I got out of your class. Thank you, thank you." Mark D., June 2010
"Dr. Woody Johnson has given me a major missing link in my trading education. His class was excellent. 100% of trading is mental. He gave us super tools to stay in the zone." Ronald S., February 2010
"Woody has great enthusiasm delivering the content of this class and passes that enthusiasm on to his students. He did a great job of involving everyone. I am once again excited about what the future can bring thanks to Woody!" Carey M., January 2010
"Woody's class gives specific tools and techniques a trader can use in his/her daily trading routine. Not only does it apply to trading but can also be used in other areas of your life. Woody addresses each person's concerns and communicates his techniques very clearly so that each individual understands." Ay B., January 2010
"Dr. Johnson was outstanding in showing the class in how to I.D. our subconscious issues and to peel back our layers. His experience in trading helped a lot in his class material because he went through this process himself and developed this method for his own trading." Kelly F., November 2009
"Dr Woody's knowledge about this and how it pertains to a trader is excellent. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical about this class but am extremely pleased that I spent this time with the good Doctor. He is a very caring man. Thank you." Bob M., November 2009
"Dr. Woody is an excellent instructor. His passion for the market shows through his teachings. The tools and techniques that we learn in class and continue to use in our everyday life are very helpful. Dr. Woody is very knowledgeable, and I am confident that he is able to help me become a consistently profitable trader." Melody M., October 2009
"Woody is really, really smart and a very good teacher. He knows his stuff and this class, along with the trading training is by far the most beneficial as far as trading and life lessons." Stephanie H., October 2009
"Dr. Woody was excellent! Although this class touches on quite possibly the most difficult aspect of trading, he was thorough and patient with us. I feel that I've come out of this class with some new tools that make me a more efficient and more effective, and perhaps most important, a more consistent trader! I would highly recommend this class!!" Chris H., May 2009