Embla is behavior-first support for weight and metabolic health. You work 1:1 with a health coach by video or chat to build habits that last. If you qualify, an independent licensed clinician can prescribe low-dose GLP-1 medication.
Part of your Simons Foundation benefits from January 1, 2027.
One program that covers the whole picture. Your coach is at the center, with the right support around you when you need it.
Regular video calls and chat in the Embla app, with the same coach who gets to know you.
Nutrition, movement, sleep and mindset, built around your work, your family and your routine. Support continues after you reach your goal.
If medication could help, an independent licensed clinician decides with you, online. Includes a plan to taper off when clinically appropriate.
Other programs often rely on medication alone or push short-term fixes. Embla starts with behavior change and uses medication responsibly, so the results last.
Coaching is the core. You'll get real human support to help build and stick with habits that fit your real life.
Medication is prescribed by an independent licensed clinician at the lowest effective dose, with medical monitoring, and paired with coaching from day one.
When it's clinically appropriate, your independent clinician guides a gradual step-down, while your coach helps you hold on to your results.
Weight is only part of it. Members often tell us they sleep better and have more energy.
Real employees share what changed for them, from the doubts they started with to the habits that finally stuck.
“I can't believe I've become this person that actively makes better choices.”
“I thought I was weak. I was wrong.”
“I'll admit, I originally thought having to speak with a coach would be inconvenient and not very helpful. But I've been pleasantly surprised.”
Embla member, joined through work
“We were initially a bit apprehensive about the GLP medications, but we were encouraged by how they were positioned as one resource in the overall journey, not the only solution.”
Embla member, joined with his wife
“I'm surprising myself. I never thought I'd be this consistent with something, because usually I started something then went back to how I was used to doing it.”
Embla member, joined through work
“My coach consistently checks in, even outside of scheduled coaching sessions, listens without judgment, and provides encouragement whenever I am feeling discouraged.”
Embla member, joined through work
Simons Foundation is moving GLP-1 care for weight loss to Embla. You don't start over. Embla picks up where you are and adds a coach who helps you build habits that hold.
A clinician reviews your current treatment. An independent licensed clinician works to help avoid a gap in your treatment. If your current medication isn't offered through Embla, they'll talk through options with you.
One low co-pay. On EmblaThriveMD, your co-pay is $50 a month, with compounded or brand-name medication. It covers coaching, clinical care and medication. Simons Foundation pays the rest.
You gain a coach. 1:1 support on nutrition, movement, sleep, and mindset, plus unlimited chat in the Embla app.
You get a plan for later. When it's clinically appropriate, your clinician and coach help you step down gradually. Only when you're ready, never before.
Your privacy holds. Simons Foundation doesn't see your health information, what you discuss with your coach, or how you're doing.
Taking a GLP-1 for diabetes? Your diabetes medication stays with your pharmacy benefit, as it is today. You can still join EmblaThrive coaching at no cost to you.
All medication decisions, including any changes to your current prescription or dose, are made solely by an independent licensed clinician following a medical evaluation.
Our behavior-first model drives real changes early. Even before major weight loss, members report noticeable gains in day-to-day wellbeing.
Members in the TRIM study lost an average of 16.7% body weight over 64 weeks, using less than half the standard maximum GLP-1 dose.
56% of members reported relief from existing physical pain after 10 weeks
83% rated their self-confidence 4 out of 5 after just
10 weeks.
83% rated their productivity 4 out of 5 in the past month.
32% say their sleep quality improved after starting on the program.
There are two ways in:
Coaching (EmblaThrive): any Simons Foundation employee or dependent (18+) enrolled in the Simons Foundation medical plan.
Coaching plus medication (EmblaThriveMD): Simons Foundation employees and dependents (18+) on the medical plan with a BMI of 30+, or a BMI of 27+ with at least one weight-related condition such as hypertension, prediabetes, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, or osteoarthritis. Already taking a GLP-1 for weight loss? You don't need to meet these starting criteria again. An independent licensed clinician will make the final determination. Not all participants will qualify.
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
For medication, be evaluated by an independent licensed clinician. Not all participants will qualify.
Stay connected with your coach and check in regularly in the Embla app
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Simons Foundation covers coaching in full. For GLP-1 care, you pay a $50 monthly co-pay and Simons Foundation pays the rest.
Your coach works with you 1:1 on the habits that drive weight loss: nutrition, movement, sleep, and mindset. No medication involved.
$0/month
Fully covered by Simons Foundation for employees and dependents (18+) on the medical plan.
Everything in EmblaThrive, plus an independent licensed clinician who may prescribe GLP-1 medication if determined appropriate, at the lowest effective dose, with a structured plan to taper when clinically appropriate.
$50/month
Same co-pay with compounded or brand-name medication. Covers coaching, clinical care and medication. Simons Foundation pays the rest.
Not sure which program fits? Your coach will talk it through with you on your intro call.
Takes about 5 minutes. Tell us about yourself and your goals.
Book an introduction call with one of our coaches to talk through your history, your goals, and which program fits.
Interested in medication? A physician or nurse practitioner licensed in your state, working with an independent medical practice, evaluates whether GLP-1 treatment is right for you. Not all participants qualify.
Use the Embla app to connect with your coach, track progress, and stay supported.
1:1 coaching at no cost to you for Simons Foundation employees and dependents (18+) on the medical plan. GLP-1 care for a $50 monthly co-pay, if prescribed by an independent licensed clinician. See where you fit in about 5 minutes.
EmblaThrive (coaching) is at no cost to you for Simons Foundation employees and dependents (18+) on the medical plan. EmblaThriveMD (coaching plus GLP-1 care) has a $50 monthly co-pay, with compounded or brand-name medication. That covers coaching, clinical care and medication. Simons Foundation pays the rest.
Your diabetes medication, including a GLP-1 prescribed for diabetes, stays with your pharmacy benefit as it is today. Embla doesn't change that. You can still join EmblaThrive coaching at no cost to you, and keep working with your current doctor.
Simons Foundation employees and dependents (18+) enrolled in the Simons Foundation medical plan. EmblaThrive is open to everyone eligible. EmblaThriveMD is for those who meet the clinical criteria: a BMI of 30+, or a BMI of 27+ with at least one weight-related condition. If you already take a GLP-1 for weight loss, you don't need to meet the starting criteria again. An independent licensed clinician will make the final determination. Not all participants will qualify.
Yes, if they're 18 or older and enrolled in the Simons Foundation medical plan. Dependents can join EmblaThrive at no cost to them, and EmblaThriveMD on the same terms as employees.
No. Medication is only prescribed if an independent licensed clinician determines it is appropriate for you following a medical evaluation. Not all participants will qualify. Treatment decisions are made solely by your licensed provider.
Brand-name and compounded GLP-1 medications. Which one, if any, depends on what your independent licensed clinician determines is appropriate for you. Your co-pay is $50 a month either way.
Physicians and nurse practitioners licensed in your state, working with an independent medical practice. They review your history, decide whether GLP-1 treatment is appropriate, set your dose, monitor your progress, and decide if and when to step down. Coaches support your habits. They don't prescribe or make medical decisions.
You keep them. Embla doesn't replace your primary care doctor or specialists. If you join EmblaThriveMD, an independent licensed clinician you connect with through Embla manages your GLP-1 prescription for weight loss, and your own doctor cares for everything else. We recommend letting your doctor know you've joined.
Yes. Simons Foundation doesn't see what you discuss with your coach, which medication you're on, or your weight progress. Your health information stays between you, your coach, and your independent licensed clinician.
Stay active in coaching and check in regularly in the app. If you're on medication, continued prescriptions depend on staying engaged. Your care team will guide you.
Most members connect with their coach 2 to 4 times a month. You also have unlimited chat access through the app. Lasting change takes time, and results build over months, not weeks.
Independent provider. All medical services are provided by a licensed medical practice independent of Embla Health US Inc. Embla Health US Inc. is not a medical provider and does not practice medicine.
Jurisdiction-specific licensure. Medical services are provided by licensed healthcare professionals who are licensed to practice in the patient's state. Availability of services may vary by jurisdiction.
No guarantee of treatment. A licensed clinician will independently evaluate eligibility for any medical treatment. Not all patients will qualify. Treatment decisions are made solely by the patient's licensed provider.
Telehealth. Medical consultations are conducted via telehealth by state-licensed providers. Telehealth services may not be available in all states and are subject to applicable state telehealth regulations.
Compounded medications. Compounded medications are prepared by licensed pharmacies and are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness, or quality.
Results. Clinical outcomes referenced on this page reflect data from the TRIM study (Seier et al., Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 2025; 2,694 participants, 64-week follow-up, real-world cohort), Embla's own published research. Individual results vary. Testimonials reflect individual member experiences and are not representative of typical results.
