Weight care that starts with coaching and goes further when you're ready
The school year asks a lot of you. Embla helps you take care of yourself through it, with your own 1:1 health coach. Personalized, judgment-free, and built around your schedule.
Available to all Rochester School District employees and their adult dependents (18+) who are actively enrolled in a District Anthem Health Plan. Coaching is fully covered at $0/month.
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What you'll get with Embla
Your own coach
Get matched with a trained health coach for 1:1 support on habits, nutrition, sleep, and more.
A personalized plan
Build routines that feel natural and not restrictive, with guidance tailored to your goals and lifestyle.
Whole-person health
Coaching that goes beyond the scale: better energy, sleep, and a healthier relationship with food.
Affordable GLP-1 access
After 3 months of coaching, eligible members can add GLP-1 medication with up to $250/month covered by the school district.
Coaching that changes how you feel, and opens the door to more
Embla coaching helps you build real habits around food, movement, and sleep. Members report better energy, better sleep, and a healthier relationship with food. And after 3 months of active participation, a licensed clinician will evaluate whether GLP-1 medication is right for you, with up to $250/month covered by the Rochester School District.
What makes Embla different?
Most weight programs start with medication and hope for the best. Embla starts with behavior, and adds medication only when it's needed, at the lowest effective dose.
Behavior is the foundation
Coaching comes first. You'll build the habits that make weight loss last, with or without medication. That's how Embla members achieve 16.7% average weight loss.
Less medication, better results
When medication is part of the plan, Embla uses the lowest effective dose. Members average roughly one-third of the standard maximum dose, with a structured plan to taper when you're ready.
Built to taper, not to stay
78.5% of Embla members on medication successfully taper or stop their GLP-1. The goal is lasting change you can maintain on your own.
Whole-person health
You'll feel the change everywhere. Better sleep. More energy. A calmer relationship with food. And the headspace to do what matters most.
Results that make a difference
Embla's outcomes come from a peer-reviewed study of 2,694 participants over 64 weeks. Real people, real results, published in a leading medical journal.
16.7% average
weight loss
Comparable to clinical trial results, achieved in real-world conditions with personalized coaching and low-dose medication.
78.5% taper
or stop GLP-1s
Most members on medication are able to reduce or stop entirely, because the habits hold.
A healthier relationship with food
Less restriction, less calorie-counting, less guilt, and a mindset shift that lasts.
Better whole-health outcomes
Members report improved energy, sleep, and overall wellbeing, alongside meaningful weight loss.
What members say
Who can join?
The program is open to:
All Rochester School District employees and adult dependents (18+)
No BMI or medical requirements to start coaching. It's open to everyone, whatever your starting point.
Whether you're just getting started or already on a weight care journey
What's required from you
Embla is here to support you, but your commitment is what makes the program work. To get the best results, you'll need to:
Complete a short online health screening
Meet with your coach and stay engaged through the app
Complete 3 months of active coaching before accessing medication
Complete a quick check-in every 90 days
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Your program
Coaching is fully covered. Medication is subsidized. Here's what each step costs.
EmblaThrive
Start here. Your coach works with you 1:1 on nutrition, movement, sleep, and mindset. Complete 3 months of active participation to become eligible for GLP-1 medication.
$0/month, fully covered by the Rochester School District
(List price: $89/month)
EmblaThriveMD
After completing 3 months of coaching, a licensed clinician will evaluate whether GLP-1 medication is right for you. If prescribed, you continue coaching alongside low-dose medication with a structured tapering plan.
The Rochester School District covers up to $250/month toward your medication cost:
| Medication | Monthly cost | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide (compounded) | $195 | $0 |
| Tirzepatide (compounded) | $325 | $75/mo |
| Ozempic | $450 | $200/mo |
| Zepbound | $550 | $300/mo |
| Foundayo | $550 | $300/mo |
Not all members will qualify for medication. A licensed clinician will independently evaluate your eligibility. Medication decisions are made solely by the prescribing provider.
How to get started
Getting started takes just a few minutes. Embla will guide you from sign-up to your personal coaching plan.
1. Sign up
Takes 2 minutes. Tell us a bit about yourself and your goals.
2. Meet your coach
Book an introduction call with one of our coaches to discuss your history, motivation, and goals.
3. Build your plan
Together, you and your coach create a personalized plan around food, movement, sleep, and stress.
4. Start your program
Use the Embla app to connect with your coach, track progress, and stay supported.
Lose weight.
Feel stronger.
Get healthier.
1:1 coaching, a plan built around you, and access to affordable GLP-1 medication when you're ready. You spend your days showing up for everyone else. See if Embla is right for you in just 2 minutes.
FAQs
Coaching (EmblaThrive) is $0 out-of-pocket, fully covered by the Rochester School District. If you move to EmblaThriveMD, the district covers up to $250/month toward medication. Depending on which medication is prescribed, you may pay nothing or a monthly co-pay.
Embla is available to all Rochester School District employees and their adult dependents (18+) who are actively enrolled in a District Anthem Health Plan.. Coaching has no BMI or medical requirements, so it's open to everyone.
Yes. Adult dependents (18+) are eligible for coaching at no cost. The same medication subsidy applies if they move to EmblaThriveMD.
Complete 3 months of active coaching with Embla first. After that, a licensed clinician will evaluate whether medication is appropriate for you. If prescribed, you'll continue coaching alongside low-dose GLP-1 treatment with a structured plan to taper when you're ready. Not all members will qualify for medication.
The Rochester School District covers up to $250/month toward medication. Compounded semaglutide ($195/month) is fully covered at $0. Other options range from $75 to $300/month out-of-pocket depending on the medication prescribed. See the full pricing breakdown in the program section above.
Yes. If you're already on a GLP-1, you can go directly to EmblaThriveMD without the 3-month coaching requirement. Your coach will work with where you are today.
Yes. The Rochester School District knows how many people enrolled. They don't see who, what you discuss with your coach, or your weight progress.
Stay active in coaching and complete a quick check-in every 90 days. Your coach will guide you the whole way.
Most members connect with their coach 2-4 times a month. You also have unlimited chat access through the app. Most members see best results after 8-12 months.