About Em & Iron Diamond

CREATED UNDER PRESSURE

Emilija grew up playing sports in Canada, including hockey and rugby, at which she excelled. As she moved into her mid-teens, she found the weight room and fell in love.

Emilija began competing in figure shows as she began her post-secondary education, studying physical education.

Graduating in 2016 with her Bachelors of Physical Education & Coaching, specializing in Kinesiology, Emilija was once again able to focus fully on competing and earned her IFBB Pro Card by winning the Canadian Nationals Physique Overall in 2016. Emilija competed twice as a Pro in her rookie season, capturing 4th place in both the Alaska Pro and Vancouver Pro in 2017.

Unfortunately, her competitive career was interrupted as she was diagnosed with ulcerated colitis, and she had to turn her attention to healing and getting her UC into remission.

During her hiatus from the stage, she decided to stay busy by taking up powerlifting. Emilija began competing in the Canadian Powerlifting Association (CPL) in 2020 and in 2021 the United States Powerlifting Association (USPA). Competing in two meets, Emilija was able to capture the Canadian records for squat, bench, and deadlift as well as total DOTS for most weight lifted. She also moved into the top ten in the world with a total of 1201lbs lifted at 165lbs.

Emilija returned to the physique stage in 2022 with two 2nd place finishes at both the Van Isle Showdown and the Toronto Pro Show.

Emilija began coaching athletes and lifestyle clients in 2013, with great success at helping people achieve whatever their personal fitness goal was.

Her coaching style is based in science but made easy to understand for people just entering the world of physical activity. She works individually with each client, believing that cookie cutter, one size fits all routines are destined to fail. Each client gets to experience their own unique physical journey to success. She gives tirelessly to her clients and makes herself available at all times but in return she expects her clients to put themselves first and do the prescribed work.