DoctorJay (Dr. Javad Hashtroudian) is a clinical hypnotherapist who has a strong background in physical sciences (physics, chemistry, biochemistry, cognitive sciences) as well as being a student of Eastern and Western spirituality from his native Persian sources (Rumi, Hafiz, Khayam...), Greek (Socrates, Plato, ) to modern (C.G. Jung, Alan Watts, Manly P. Hall) and too many others to be mentioned.

(as many of his clients call him) is an international speaker in many alternative health issues specializing in weight management. His practice is in Greater Los Angeles. DoctorJay uses many teaching stories from these sources in his seminars and private practice.

Among the many blogs Dr Hashtroudian writes are and .