Your new personal weight care program
Lose weight, improve your health, and keep the results with 1:1 coaching, medical support, and optional GLP-1 medication.
Available to CONMED employees on a self-pay basis.
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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 — not restrictive — with guidance tailored to your goals and lifestyle.
GLP-1 medication
GLP-1s (like Ozempic) may be prescribed if appropriate, always at the lowest effective dose and with a plan to taper.
Long-term support
We'll teach you the tools to keep your results for life, and without medication.
Safer, smarter, and 3× more affordable
Most GLP-1 programs can cost $1,000–$1,200 a month — and rely almost entirely on high-dose medication. Embla delivers better results for just $225–$399 a month by combining behavior-first coaching, clinical care, and responsible, low-dose GLP-1 use.
How Embla compares:
2× more weight loss
0.5× the medication
4.5× higher taper success
23% higher success rate
60–75% lower cost
What makes Embla different?
Other programs often rely on medication alone or push short-term fixes. Embla combines behavior change with responsible medication use to help you achieve results that stick..
Healthy habits come first
Coaching is the core. You’ll get real human support to help build and stick with habits that fit your real life.
GLP-1s, if it's right for you
Not everyone needs it. If you do, GLP-1s are prescribed carefully — at the lowest effective dose, with medical monitoring.
A plan to taper
Most members eventually step down from meds — and keep the results. We guide you off the medication in the safest way possible, helping you avoid weight regain.
Whole-person health
You’ll feel the change everywhere. Lower blood pressure. Better sleep. Stronger mental health. And the energy to do what matters most.
Results that make a difference
Embla isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about helping you feel better, lose weight safely, and keep the results for the long term.
Lose 16.7% of your
weight in 12 months
On average, members lose nearly one-sixth of their body weight in the first year.
8 out of 10 taper
off medication
Most people step down successfully — and keep the weight off without relying on meds.
Fewer side
effects
Because doses are lower and safer, you avoid the discomfort of high-dose GLP-1s.
Better whole-health outcomes
Members report improved energy, sleep, blood pressure, and overall wellbeing.
What members say
Who can join?
You may join the program if:
You are on the CONMED Health Plan
You have a BMI of 30 or greater (no other condition required)
You have BMI of 27 or greater and at least one weight-related health condition (e.g., hypertension, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, or dyslipidemia).
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 (and keep your spot in the program), you’ll need to:
Complete a short online health screening
Be approved by our licensed clinical team
Stay connected with your coach and complete
a quick check-in every 90 days
Two programs to choose from
Become part of our dedicated team.
EmblaThrive
Behavioral coaching only. Focused on lifestyle changes in nutrition, movement, sleep, and mindset.
$80/month
EmblaThriveMD
Coaching + GLP-1 medication (if clinically appropriate), with medical oversight and a safe step-down plan
$225/month (compounded semaglutide)
$325/month (compounded tirzepatide)
$399/month (Ozempic)
How to get started
Complete a quick screening
Takes 2 minutes. We’ll check eligibility based on BMI and health conditions.
Talk to a coach
If eligible, book an introduction call with one of our coaches to discuss your history, motivation, and program details.
Medication review (if relevant)
If GLP-1s are right for you, you’ll have a medical review. If prescribed, meds are shipped to your door.
Start your program
Use the Embla app to connect with your coach, track progress, and stay supported.
FAQs
Our programs are self-paid. EmblaThrive (Behavioral coaching only) is $80/month. EmblaThriveMD (Behavioral coaching + GLP-1 support) is $225/month (compounded semaglutide), $325/month (compounded tirzepatide) and $399/month (Ozempic).
Covered employees with: a BMI of 30+, or a BMI of 27+ with a weight-related condition
(e.g. type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, or heart disease)
No, medication is not mandatory. Many members find success through coaching alone. GLP-1 medication is available only if deemed medically appropriate and if you choose to use it.
If GLP-1s are suitable for you, a trusted clinician will evaluate your medical history. If safe, they will prescribe the medication and arrange for it to be shipped directly to your home.
You’ll need to stay active in coaching and complete quick check-ins every 90 days. If you’re on medication, continued coverage depends on engagement and progress.
Most members connect with their coach 2-4 times a month. You also have unlimited chat access through the app. The program is flexible, allowing you to set a pace that works best for you. Most members see best results after 8 - 12 months.