About Evolved Pilates

Julia Frankish

Founder & Director

Julia is the founder of Evolved Pilates and a Principal Trainer with the Pilates Association Australia (PAA). With over 20 years of teaching experience, she is known for her clear, supportive teaching style and her ability to help clients move with strength, balance, and confidence. Julia also mentors Pilates teachers across Australia, sharing her knowledge of biomechanics, movement analysis, and intelligent teaching strategies.

Jo Jackson

Pilates Teacher & Studio Manager

Jo has been part of Evolved Pilates since 2015 and manages the daily operations of the studio alongside teaching. An APMA Level 2 Certified Instructor, she has been teaching Pilates since 2011.

With a background in sports event management and competitive endurance sports — including swimming, triathlon, cycling, and mountain biking — Jo brings both professional and personal movement experience to her teaching. She first discovered Pilates in 2009 to support her own cycling performance and quickly recognised its power to restore balance, precision, and mobility to the body.

Jo is an adaptable instructor who tailors each session to suit her clients’ needs on the day, whether they are seeking rehabilitation, pre/postnatal care, athletic conditioning, or general fitness. She has also studied strength training, functional fitness, swim instruction, and massage, which informs her holistic approach to exercise prescription.

Her passion lies in introducing new clients to Pilates, building their confidence and awareness of movement, and helping people of all ages improve strength, mobility, balance, and posture. Outside the studio, Jo enjoys family escapes to Bright or Mount Beauty, often with bikes in tow.

Kate Lister

Pilates Teacher

Kate began exploring the mind–body connection in 2003 through studies in anatomy and physiology, completing her first Pilates training with DMA in 2005. She launched her career working alongside a physiotherapist and clinical Pilates teacher, which cemented her belief in the depth and power of the method.

Her passion for movement led her to further studies in Myotherapy at RMIT, as well as BASI Pilates (2010) and a Diploma of Professional Pilates through National Pilates Training (2014). With a background as a swimmer and triathlete, Kate has experienced firsthand how Pilates can prevent injury and enhance performance — a wisdom she brought into her work with elite athletes in triathlon, surf ironman, and swimming.

In recent years, Kate’s curiosity has evolved toward helping clients with chronic pain, fatigue, and stress. She has studied Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (2021) and is currently completing counselling and psychotherapy studies to bring a truly integrative approach to her practice. Her teaching honours both the physical and psychosocial aspects of healing, recognising that recovery is a multidimensional process.

Kate’s classes are fun, energising, and intentional. She creates a safe and curious space for every client, blending technical expertise with compassion to help people build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness in their movement.

Jane Pausewang

Pilates Teacher

Jane discovered Pilates in 2011 after the birth of her first child, when she experienced pelvic instability and core weakness. Encouraged by a friend to try a class, she began training with Julia and quickly realised the transformative power of the method. Pilates not only supported her recovery after her first pregnancy but also kept her strong, confident, and pain free through her second and third pregnancies.

Motivated by her own experience, Jane went on to complete her APMA Level 2 Instructor Certification and has since built a career she is deeply passionate about. She continues to expand her knowledge by working alongside leading instructors and physiotherapists at Evolved and other studios, with a growing focus on posture and functional strength.

Jane loves helping clients feel stronger, move better, and discover what their bodies are truly capable of. For her, the most rewarding part of teaching is building meaningful connections with clients and seeing their confidence grow through movement.

Outside the studio, Jane is kept busy with her three children (10, 6, and 2) and enjoys socialising — always ready for a good chat.

Jeanette Learmont

Pilates Teacher

Jeanette first discovered Pilates over a decade ago while searching for a solution to a persistent musculoskeletal issue. Initially sceptical, she quickly became ‘hooked’ as she experienced the benefits firsthand. Pilates soon became an integral part of her daily life, providing a framework to maintain functional movement, strength, and overall wellbeing.

Eager to deepen her knowledge, Jeanette completed her APMA Instructor Certification in 2008 and has been dedicated to the never-ending Pilates journey ever since.

She enjoys working with a diverse range of clients, creating sessions that are practical, engaging, and tailored to individual needs. Jeanette finds particular satisfaction in helping clients achieve their physical goals while giving them a deeper understanding of how to maximise the health benefits of Pilates.

Alongside teaching, Jeanette also runs her own business. Outside the studio, she has a passion for walking, with the Kokoda Track standing out as a highlight among many memorable adventures through unique landscapes.