Your new weight care benefit
Get expert support, 1:1 coaching, and medical care to help you get the most from your GLP-1 treatment.
Now available to eligible NCOA employees.
A partnership between
What you'll get with Embla
1:1 behavioral coaching
Work with a trained health coach to build habits that support your progress. From stress and sleep to nutrition and mindset.
A full care team
Doctors and nurses guide your treatment and monitor your medication, so you’re never left figuring it out alone.
Low-dose GLP-1
If needed, GLP-1s are prescribed at the lowest effective dose and paired with a clear plan to taper when the time is right.
A safe step-down plan
When you're ready, we help you taper off safely. 8 out of 10 do so successfully without weight regain.
Safer & smarter care that actually works
Most weight loss programs rely on high-dose GLP-1s alone, and the results often disappear when the meds stop. Embla combines behavior-first coaching, medical care, and low-dose GLP-1s for better outcomes that last.
How Embla compares:
2× more weight loss
0.5× the medication
4.5× higher taper success
23% higher success rate
What makes Embla different?
GLP-1s work. But only when combined with the right support. Embla helps you stay on track, avoid side effects, and get long-term results by combining medication with clinical care and coaching.
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.
Lower doses, better outcomes
We use lower, safer doses, and still deliver better results. Most members avoid common side effects of high-dose GLP-1s.
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 can join our programs if:
You are on the NCOA Health Plan
Have a BMI of 30+, or 27+ with a weight-related condition
Are ready to engage in ongoing coaching and care
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
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
Behavior-first coaching, no medication. Focused on sustainable lifestyle changes around food, movement, sleep, and mindset.
$0/month — fully covered by NCOA
EmblaThriveMD
Coaching + GLP-1 medication (if clinically appropriate), with medical care from doctors and nurses, prescription management, and a safe step-down plan.
Employee cost after NCOA coverage:
$75/month – Compounded semaglutide
$175/month – Compounded tirzepatide
$200/month – Branded 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.
Make the switch
Our medical team will help you transition to the program and manage any changes.
Start your program
Use the Embla app to connect with your coach, track progress, and stay supported.
Get started today
Join Embla to get better support for your weight loss journey, with or without GLP-1s.
FAQs
COA covers up to $200 per month toward the Embla program, deducted pre-tax from your paycheck. Because payroll runs twice per month, any employee cost is automatically split into two equal paycheck deductions. This means EmblaThrive (coaching only) is fully covered at $0/month, while EmblaThriveMD (with GLP-1s) has smaller out-of-pocket costs: $75/month for compounded semaglutide, $175/month for compounded tirzepatide, and $200/month for branded Ozempic.
Full-time employees of NCOA are eligible for the program. This benefit is for weight management only, not for those managing type 2 diabetes. You’ll complete a short online screening to confirm eligibility before joining. If you’re continuing GLP-1 treatment, Embla’s medical team will handle the transition.
Stay active in your coaching sessions and check in regularly, it’s how we make the program work. If you’re using medication, we’ll do short clinical check-ins every 90 days to monitor progress. Continued coverage depends on active participation.
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.