Born in Seoul, Korea, where acupuncture and herbal therapies are common sources of health care, Young's education in natural healing and medicine began very early in life. His interest to study acupuncture and herbal medicine grew when he became aware of its effectiveness in natural healing power while it was not well known and widely accessible in the United States. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science degree and graduated from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine with a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine which is known to be the number one leading acupuncture school in the North American region.

After completing his studies in Oregon, Young returned to Washington in 2010 to open his first clinic, Essential Acupuncture in Seattle. With a strong interest in building healthy communities and his passion for promoting natural health, he was able to open his second clinic in Arlington in 2012. Third clinic in Kirkland 2021.

Young’s area of specialties is pain control, digestive tract disorders, women’s health, and preventive care. Young has treated numerous conditions and had successful outcomes from patients with plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Bell’s palsy, headache/migraine, fertility, fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression, Fatigue, women's health-related conditions, muscle pain, joint pain, any acute to chronic pain from sports and motor vehicle accident injuries.

Young is known for his warmth and commitment to help his patients discover the opportunity that comes from health challenges. In addition, now he is focusing his practice on family health care, cancer care, sports athletes’ performance enhancement, and motor vehicle accident injury. On days he is not working he enjoys spending quality time with his two young boys and beautiful wife.