Emma Dixon
Qualifications & Experience
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Level 4 & 5 New Zealand Certificate in Exercise
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Sports Nutrition (Sport Nutrition Association)
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Full time Personal Trainer / Online Coach
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Competitive Powerlifter / Power builder
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Achievements
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Started her own business age 20
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Self-coached & programmed to her first Powerlifting competition
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Completed the Barbell and Beyond Powerlifting Mentorship
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Special Interests
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Sport Nutrition
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Lifestyle & Competitive Lifting
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Power Building & Body Re-Composition
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Perimenopause Health
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Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

My Story
Emma has been a part of the Barbell and Beyond team since 2022, bringing nearly four years of coaching experience and a friendly, supportive approach to each client. Originally from New Zealand, Emma graduated with Level 4 and 5 certification in Exercise. Her continued education and professional development includes specialisations in performance-based nutrition, perimenopause health, injury prevention and rehabilitation. She also recently completed the Barbell and Beyond Powerlifting Mentorship.
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Emma’s coaching style is known for being approachable and down-to-earth, with a focus on helping people build strong, functional bodies that feel good and perform well. She has a particular passion for powerbuilding, guiding clients to feel more capable and confident through strength training while also achieving their aesthetic goals.
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She brings a unique understanding of resilience to her coaching; after years of managing rheumatoid arthritis, her disciplined approach and extensive research allowed her to rebuild herself and return to competitive powerlifting without medication.
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Emma’s clients appreciate her balanced approach, combining practical knowledge with genuine care for each person’s unique journey and goals.
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Email: emma@barbellandbeyond.online
IG: @emma_barbellandbeyond
Located in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Testimonials
"I chose Emma because I was wanting to explore the possibility of Powerlifting and I was recommended her by another trainer. Emma has helped me a lot and I’m now on a great programme to help achieve my goals.
Emma is relatable, encouraging and knows my limits better than I do so I always get that extra push when I need it. Her online coaching is comprehensive. Emma puts a-lot of thought and effort into everything she does and her communication. 10/10 would recommend."
- Niki Foxx -
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"I originally chose Emma as Personal Trainer as I wanted to learn how to properly deadlift and bench (obviously going to chose the best). Emma has not only done that, but I was extremely happy she also help me improve my squat and provided me with excellent programming. I decided to stay with Emma long term via her online coaching.
There was no doubt in deciding to continue on with Emma; she is incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely such a kind person. I feel like I’m in my element with Emma and 100% supported.
Emma pushes me to grow and expand and that’s exactly what I value.
Overall 10/10 - couldn’t be happier with my decision to onboard with Emma as a client "
- Catherine Rickerby -