Case Study
Finance & Technology
Neglected health from 100+ hour work weeks, gut issues, poor sleep, inconsistent nutrition
David Burt, Former Netflix Finance Executive & Software CFO
"I had really neglected my health — both physical and mental — for quite some time. I prioritized work and family, but my health and wellness fell behind. The Arétē team gave me the ability to get back to where I wanted to be, and then I clicked over to having the confidence to do it myself."
David Burt is a finance and technology executive who previously held senior roles at Netflix and multiple software companies. A former competitive athlete who ran the 100 meters in the low elevens as a teenager, David's career success came at the expense of his health. Years of 100+ hour work weeks, constant travel, and family demands left his physical and mental well-being far behind.
David's demanding career had created a significant gap between his professional success and personal wellness:
Years of prioritizing work over well-being had left his health in a significant deficit.
Persistent digestive problems that impacted energy, recovery, and overall quality of life.
Irregular sleep patterns and eating habits compounded by constant work travel.
A former competitive athlete who had abandoned performance goals in favor of career demands.
David joined Arétē to rebuild his health from the ground up — and to prove he could still compete. Here's how we helped:
Full lab work and diagnostics to understand the extent of his health deficit and establish a clear starting point.
Targeted protocols to identify and resolve his persistent digestive issues at the root cause.
Structured sleep protocols and a personalized nutrition plan to rebuild his foundation.
A progressive endurance program to take him from years of inactivity to completing his first marathon.
David's comeback was nothing short of remarkable:
From years of neglect to crossing the finish line of his first 26.2-mile race.
Persistent digestive issues identified and fixed at the root cause.
Energy, sleep, and overall quality of life dramatically improved.
Built the knowledge and confidence to maintain his health independently.
David's story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to reclaim your health. No matter how far behind you've fallen, the right team and the right plan can get you back — and beyond where you thought possible.
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