Gary Young founded Young Living Essential Oils after realizing the need to share the power of essential oils with the world. As a young man, Gary suffered a crippling injury that nearly cost his life. This launched him on a personal health odyssey that transformed him both physically and emotionally. Traveling the world to study essential oils and alternative health care, Gary Young has become a foremost authority in natural health and is intensely committed to sharing his knowledge and expertise about essential oils with others.
Part of his young life research, Gary introduced the revered Chinese Ningxia wolfberry to the Western world through his friend Doctor Songqiao Chao. The Chinese wolfberry is prized for its health and longevity benefits particularly in the Ningxia province of China, where it has been valued for millennia. The Ningxia wolfberry is the core ingredient in our antioxidant health drink, NingXia Red®.
In 1989, Gary Young introduced the Raindrop Technique® as a part of his essential science study. This specialized massage technique was designed to help relieve discomfort associated with common health conditions. Since its inception, the Raindrop Technique has received an enormous amount of praise from users around the world for its ability to support the body in facilitating cleansing and overall health.
In 1995, Gary purchased 138 acres of farmland in Mona, Utah. By 2007 the farm had grown to 1,200 acres, 120 of which showcases vibrant lavender fields during the months of June and July. During this peak season, the annual Lavender Days event is held. Individuals from all over the world come to this lavender festival to celebrate the beauty that abounds while discovering how lavender and other plants and herbs are distilled for essential oils.
Today, Gary Young continues traveling across continents, investigating both traditional and modern uses of essential oils and gaining insights into every facet of essential oil production—from distillation and harvesting to seed selection and crop management. Gary has studied essential oil chemistry, use, and application with the world’s leading essential oil experts to help discover the secret to young life. He has explored ancient distillation techniques at archaeological sites in Pakistan, Israel, and Egypt. Gary Young continues to research and travel the world with relentless vigor to help Young Living Essential Oils bring new and innovative products to the world.
