Dr. Hay has been a member of the California Naturopathic Association since 2019. He was later elected a board member in 2022. In 2023 he was elected as vice-president under the leadership of then president, Dr. Michael Salas.
Now the entire board including the President Emeritus, Dr. Michael Salas, Vice President – Dr. Sharyn Wynters, Secretary – Dr. Deenie Robins, Treasurer – Naturopath Jose Rodriguez, Treasurer Emeritus – Dr. Julianne Miller and Dr. Ellen Tart Jensen, unanimously voted for his candidacy and elected him as a president for his 4 year term.
Dr. Hay is the Founder & CEO of The Guardian of Health clinic in Los Angeles as well as Arts & Culture Commissioner of City of Glendale.
He has PhD in Nutrition & Nutraceuticals and doctorate in Naturopathy as well as PhD in Arts, and doctoral degree in musical composition.
He is a board certified naturopath by CNCB (California Naturopathic Certification Board) , board certified naturopath by ANMCB (American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board) and board certified naturopath by the prestigious NBNE (National Board of Naturopathic Examiners).
Dr Hay is an academician (highest scientific title) of RANS (Russian Academy of Natural Sciences).
He received numerous certificates of recognition and appreciation from the United States Congress, US Department of Justice, California State Assembly, California State Senate, City of Los Angeles, City of Glendale & Crescenta Valley, as well as certificates of appreciation from Cedars Sinai Medical Network, being the first naturopath invited to be honored at Cedars Sinai Hospital.
He was also honored with the Higher Achievement Award, from the American Naturopathic Medical Association.
Dr. Hay is a recipient of two prestigious medals in the field of medicine and healthcare, that have never been presented to a naturopath before. The Medal of the immunology & microbiome research pioneer, Nobel Prize winner in Medicine Dr. Elie Metchnikoff, from RANS, for his practical contribution towards strengthening the health of the nations, and the Medal of the experimental neurologist and psychologist, Nobel Prize winner in medicine Dr. Ivan Pavlov, from RANS, for his contribution to the development of medicine and healthcare.
Dr. Hay also received Distinguished Service Award from the Republic of Honduras, “Patriot Soldier” and “The Land Guard of Armenia” medals from his homeland Armenia as well as USA President Woodrow Wilson platinum medal from W.A.C.S.J.B.
This December 5th ,6th and 7th of 2025, the California Naturopathic Association will be hosting a large convention and symposium in Los Angeles followed by a grand Gala & Award Ceremony, where many celebrities and elected officials will be present to celebrate.
