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
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
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.
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.
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.
Emma’s clients appreciate her balanced approach, combining practical knowledge with genuine care for each person’s unique journey and goals.
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 -
"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 -