Jack and Jill Pilates — Local services in San Francisco

This studio is exactly what I was looking for. Before, I had been taking large group classes where I was worried about getting hurt from doing complicated exercises, never having my form corrected, and being pushed to go hard and then feeling awful later. I was looking for something where the teacher really cares about you and really understands what they're asking you to do in the class.

Evan has a boutique studio where she really cares about her students and each class has only five spots. She gives very specific instructions, not minding repeating herself, and cares about your progress and what you're doing. Evan encouraged me to start out with private sessions, which I was unsure of at first due to the cost, but am really glad I have.

I've worked with trainers 1x1 before and the focus and care she puts in to our sessions are at another level with the thought put behind each session. In the private sessions, she's very focused and constantly watching my form and giving constant corrections from holding tension in my neck to if I'm moving my foot to compensate when squeezing my legs. Evan cares deeply for the pilates philosophy and craft and takes the time to teach the why and the how.

This studio focuses more on how you feel than how you look. There are no mirrors. When learning a new form, it's more about how you feel, which muscles are being used and where, and putting in the full effort with every move. Along with her teaching, Evan takes the time to remind us to be present with our body and to appreciate it.

If you're interested in learning about pilates or growing more in it, a session with Evan is well worth a try. She cares about pilates and...

I came to Pilates with some hesitation – I had never tried it before and honestly thought it was “something for women.” I decided to give it a shot while going through chemo, when I was bedridden and looking for a way to rebuild strength. Over the course of more than twenty private sessions with Evan, she has helped me regain strength in my legs and the rest of my body during treatment and into remission. It’s challenged me in ways I didn’t expect, improved my posture, and given me a whole new appreciation for this form of exercise.

Evan is a real character in the best possible way. She’s done her homework to understand my condition and my limitations, and she always knows exactly how far to push me. Her adjustments are spot on – sometimes she’ll have me tweak the tiniest movement and suddenly an entirely new muscle lights up. On top of that, she’s sharp, funny, and wonderfully direct. She remembers little details from weeks earlier, isn’t afraid to be a smart-ass, and can go on rants that are both hilarious and wise. If you’re open to her sense of humor (and sometimes a little bit of colorful language), you’ll enjoy the sessions even more.

With her background as a dancer and stuntwoman, Evan brings a unique perspective and depth of experience to her teaching. The studio itself is no-frills – which I see as a plus. It’s not about chasing a “scene,” it’s about learning from someone who’s a true expert in Pilates and anatomy.

I can’t recommend Evan and Jack and Jill Pilates enough, especially if you’re serious about building strength and want someone who really knows what...

After being housebound for almost 20 years with chronic illness, little did I know that I would find Evan, who was not only willing to take on the chance, but also the challenge of teaching and training my very deconditioned body. From my very first private session in August 2025, I knew I had found a teacher unlike any other.

She is dedicated, sharp, and wise—a wonderful mix of wit and warmth. Her attention to detail is extraordinary, her memory remarkable, and her teaching style both gentle and precise. What moved me most was her willingness to go above and beyond: she even researched my condition, Chiari, so she could truly understand how best to support me on my journey back to living fully.

Working with her is not just about Pilates—it is an immersion into awareness itself. She weaves in insights from Feldenkrais, recommending gems like Awareness Through Movement and The Elusive Obvious, so that each session becomes something richer than exercise alone. She helps reconnect the mind and body in ways that modern life often erodes.

And yet, she is also refreshingly real: funny, grounded, and not afraid to call you out when you need it—which I love. Every session feels like a blessing, a gift of both learning and laughter.

If you are thinking about joining her classes, don’t hesitate. Show up. You may discover, as I did, that it is exactly what you need—body,...