Gary Young: The Early Years & The Accident
Raised on a farm in Idaho, Gary Young learned the value and
significance of hard work. When he turned 17, Young moved to
Canada and began a career in logging and ranching. Six years
later at the age of 24, Young suffered a near–fatal logging accident
that left him in a coma for three weeks. The accident left
Young paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. Depression soon
set in and worsened until Young decided it was time to make a change.
His decision to take back control of his life started Gary Young on a
lifelong personal journey that changed him both physically and
emotionally. Three years after the accident, Young regained
feeling in his lower body. He began researching and using
essential oils to alleviate his pain. Eventually he regained
all feeling and mobility.
Thirteen years after the accident, Gary Young ran his first half
marathon. His remarkable story of recovery prompted him to
start Young Living Essential Oils in order to share his experiences and
knowledge of the healing powers of oils with the world.