MEET EMILIJA
IFBB Pro & Kinesiology Specialist | Personal Training & Assisted Stretching in Chilliwack
Emilija’s journey into high-performance living began on the ice and the field, where she excelled in Canadian sports like hockey and rugby. This early athletic drive quickly evolved into a passion for strength development in the weight room, setting the stage for a lifelong career in fitness and health coaching.
Rooted in Science
Emilija believes that great results start with a strong educational foundation. She graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Physical Education & Coaching, specializing in Kinesiology. Unlike many personal trainers who rely solely on intuition, Emilija’s coaching is grounded in the science of human movement. This academic background ensures that her approach to building muscle, losing fat, and improving mobility is always safe, effective, and sustainable.
Proven at the Elite Level
Emilija doesn’t just teach the lifestyle; she lives it at the highest level. She earned her IFBB Pro Card in 2016 and qualified for the prestigious Olympia stage. This experience as an elite bodybuilding coach and competitor gives her a unique insight into the mindset and discipline required to reach a physical peak.
The Missing Puzzle Piece
Assisted Stretching. In recent years, Emilija has furthered her passion for education by specializing in assisted stretching in Chilliwack, utilizing techniques from Thai Massage and Pha Khao Ma. She identified this restorative work as the "missing puzzle piece" for longevity. Whether you are an elite athlete seeking recovery or an everyday individual looking for relief from daily stiffness, Emilija offers these sessions to help everyone live a long, healthy, and pain-free life.
A Philosophy of Longevity & Education
Today, Emilija channels over a decade of experience into helping clients achieve their goals. She proudly works with diverse individuals as a Chilliwack personal trainer and online coach, recognizing that while the goals differ from person to person, the need for a smart approach remains the same. She does not train everyone the same; instead, she creates customized fitness plans to meet the specific demands of the individual.
Emilija moves beyond simple instruction to help clients; she builds sustainable habits that align with their lifestyles. By understanding the 'why' behind the work, her clients are empowered to meet their goals through consistency and knowledge, ensuring results that last.
Elite Mentorship & Advanced Education
Emilija’s methodology is not static; it is constantly refined under the guidance of the world’s leading experts in hypertrophy, nutrition, and manual therapy.
Choose Your Path to a Stronger, Healthier Body
Full-Spectrum Personal Training & Online Coaching
Individualized programming for competitors and lifestyle clients.
Emilija designs customized fitness plans and bodybuilding contest prep protocols for both competitors and lifestyle clients. Complete with tailored nutrition guidance, her approach is rooted in Kinesiology and the science of injury-free progression.
1. Private Personal Training in Chilliwack
Experience professional, hands-on strength coaching delivered at her private facility in Chilliwack, BC. These one-on-one sessions are focused on refining technique, maximizing hypertrophy, and providing immediate feedback for safe, effective lifting.
2. Full-Spectrum Online Fitness Coaching
Access IFBB Pro programming from anywhere in the world. Whether you train at a commercial gym or your home setup, you receive the same expert oversight as an in-person client. We target every element of your body transformation through a comprehensive three-pillar approach:
- Individualized Programming: This is not a generic template. We craft fully customized workout plans based on your current movement patterns and abilities. Emilija establishes a progression path to gradually build you toward complex strength training movements, ensuring every exercise is chosen strategically to meet your goals.
- Precision Nutrition: Choose from flexible macro coaching or a suggested meal plan. We focus on a sustainable, compliant, and results-driven approach that fits your lifestyle—whether for fat loss, muscle gain, or metabolic health.
- Virtual 1-on-1 Assessment: You receive the exact same attention as a floor session through video form analysis. During your weekly check-ins, you submit videos of your lifts, and Emilija provides detailed feedback to correct exercise technique and optimize execution.
Assisted Stretching Services
Restorative recovery sessions using Thai Massage and Pha Khao Ma techniques.
What to Expect During Your Session
If you have never experienced Thai-style assisted stretching, think of it as "lazy man's yoga."
- Fully Clothed Comfort: You will remain fully clothed in comfortable athletic wear throughout the session.
- Floor or Table Options: Sessions can be performed on a specialized floor mat (traditional style) to allow for deep leverage and range of motion. However, if you have mobility limitations or simply prefer an elevated surface, sessions can also be conducted on a treatment table.
- Active & Passive Release: Emilija will guide your body through various positions. You simply relax and breathe while she controls the stretch, applying the perfect amount of pressure to release tension without pain.
- The Result: Most clients leave feeling "taller," lighter, and with a significantly increased feeling of freedom in their joints.
Single Session
- 55-Minute Assisted Stretch: $80 +GST (Introductory rate)
Success Stories
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Lisa Lutz
"I started my bodybuilding journey over 10 years ago and set a goal to earn my IFBB Pro card in the figure division.
After hiring and working with several professional trainers, I became tired of cookie cutter workouts and eating a restricted diet of rice, asparagus, tilapia for years. The training wasn’t engaging and the restricted menu caused me to derail from my plans more times than I wanted.
I found Emilija on Facebook and was inspired by her physique and her posts that exhibited her strength as a woman both physically and mentally (any woman who lifts heavy weights and rides motorcycles is a badass in my book).
Her training style is superior to anyone I’ve trained with. She keeps the workouts challenging and changes them up regularly based on the client’s goals. She closely guides my macros as my body and goals change. She’s approachable, encouraging and always responds to messages quickly.
After only 6 months training with her, she had dialed me in and I earned two first place awards in my warm up show. I then went on to Nationals and earned my Procard in two divisions and overall titles in both of those!
I have been her client for over 2 years and will continue to work with her even though I’m not currently competing. She holds me accountable and guides me to help me live the heathy lifestyle I want!"
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Crystal Ghashghaee
"I never thought I would compete again, as I struggled with hormonal issues and a damaged metabolism etc. Working with Emilija has been such a life changer, she has provided me the tools to love my body again from the inside out. I was able to step on stage with such a positive mindset and now we are prepping for the next show! I could not ask for a better coach, Emilija is so driven and her knowledge/passion for the sport truly make her stand out. No cookie cutter b.s. everthing was tailored to my specific needs. I highly recommend Emilija she truly knows her stuff!"
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Lea Castillo
"I hired Emilija as a coach for my first ever fitness competition. This was a bucket list goal that I’ve had for a very long time and I couldn’t be happier with the results I got with her. She made the whole process enjoyable while making sure that I understood the science behind the prep. I learned so much from her!
Her professionalism throughout my prep was second to none and when I felt discourage or down on myself, I knew she was a call or message away. She coaches with passion, knowledge and a genuine desire to see her clients excel and succeed. I placed 2nd in bikini and 3rd in wellness and gained so much confidence in myself. I truly feel like I owe a lot of that to her."
