Evado StudiosNewport

Olivia Yin

Practice Principal | Senior Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Health Science
Doctor of Physiotherapy 
Masters of Sports Physiotherapy (Current)

Olivia is an APA registered Physiotherapist having graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Physiotherapy.

Throughout her career, Olivia has developed a keen interest in treating musculoskeletal conditions such as spinal and peripheral joint pathologies and soft tissue injuries. This has led to her working with the Point Cook Football Club and furthering her education by currently completing her Masters in Sports Physiotherapy.

She adopts an active approach to rehabilitation and thus is proficient in writing and supervising therapeutic rehabilitation programs. She also adopts the philosophy that ‘you never know what you can achieve, until you try’, which she incorporates into her injury management to ensure that clients can achieve their goals and take their health to the next level. Olivia works to empower her clients with the knowledge and tools to improve their health and wellbeing and manage their injuries.

In her free time, she also enjoys playing netball, practicing yoga and playing board games.

Frank Care

Director | APA Sports Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy 
Master of Physiotherapy (Sports)

Frank has over 15 years experience in Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy having acquired his skills through a diverse exposure to sports and musculoskeletal patients. Frank’s experience in Sports Physiotherapy has seen him work with a large spectrum of athletes representing AFL, Rowing Australia, Athletics Australia, A-League Soccer and Swimming Australia. His work with these athletes has primarily focused on overuse injuries that require a complex and often long-term treatment/rehabilitation plan.

Frank is also passionate about treating chronic lower back pain in the general population. He believes the key to success is identifying ‘primary drivers’ to a patient’s pain and structuring rehabilitations programs to address these issues. It is for this reason that Frank began a 4-year Clinical Doctorate in 2015 investigating chronic lower back pain and the recovery benefits of Clinical Pilates.

Frank is a director of Evado Studios and has overseen its growth since its inception in 2011. He is proud of the concept of Evado Studios which offers programs to people of all ages and fitness levels.

Frank also oversees Evado Education – a professional development program that delivers courses and workshops for physiotherapists about the latest treatment and rehabilitation protocols for various musculo-skeletal conditions.

Special interests:

• Chronic lower back pain
• Hip & groin
• Clinical Pilates rehabilitation

Alessandro Rabajoli

Physiotherapist

Doctor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Alessandro is a dedicated physiotherapist with over four years of international experience across Switzerland, Italy, and Australia. After completing his Physiotherapy degree in Switzerland, he gained valuable experience in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy and has worked with a diverse range of patients, from individuals of all ages and fitness levels to high-level athletes. 

Upon relocating from Italy to Australia, Alessandro expanded his expertise in evidence-based care, patient management, and rehabilitation strategies by completing a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree at Bond University.

Alessandro's treatment philosophy is grounded in the belief that health is an ongoing journey. He emphasizes the importance of establishing a baseline, understanding individual goals, and creating a tailored plan to achieve them. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of biomechanics and human anatomy, Alessandro takes a holistic approach by not only treating symptoms but also addressing the root causes of issues. His commitment to fostering a positive and engaging environment ensures that each client receives ethical, evidence-based care, always focused on achieving the best possible results. Alessandro believes in mutual accountability within the therapeutic relationship, empowering individuals to feel supported and motivated throughout their recovery. By working closely with his clients to set clear targets and focus on performance, Alessandro helps them overcome challenges and achieve lasting results. He encourages a mindset of continuous self-improvement, maintaining momentum, and celebrating successes along the way, enabling his clients to return to their best and beyond. 

Outside of work, Alessandro enjoys spending time outdoors and engaging in various physical activities such as strength training and running. He is a self-proclaimed 'nerd,' often found with his nose in a book or tuning into new lecture series, always eager to expand his knowledge in physiotherapy and health.

Gus Pursey

Associate Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)

Gus graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honors).

Gus’s own fitness journey of competing as a runner on the track or now later in life through triathlon has inspired him to become a physio and help people achieve their goals in whatever form they take. He uses his own personal experiences with injuries to empathetically treat and connect with clients.

Throughout his degree and experience with working with semi-professional AFL clubs in Brisbane, Gus has developed a keen interest in treating musculoskeletal conditions especially lower limb injuries and post-orthopaedic surgical rehabilitation.

Gus takes an active approach to rehabilitation and fosters an environment where the client feels empowered to self-manage their own condition and health in the long term. He achieves this through improving their knowledge, building exercise focused rehabilitation programs and promoting long term health and exercise of his clients.

In his free time Gus enjoys staying active by running and going to the gym, cooking and watching his beloved Brisbane Lions.

Andrew Mangani

Fitness Manager | Exercise Scientist | Pilates Instructor

Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice)
Certificate IV in Pilates

Andrew is an Accredited Exercise Scientist who has completed his Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice) and a Certificate IV in Pilates (Mat and Reformer).

Andrew spent two seasons as a Strength and Conditioning coach for Hume City FC in the Victorian National Premier League of Soccer. He monitored athlete wellness and performance, ran rehab sessions for injured athletes, as well as managed the player’s GPS devices.

Having undergone his own rehabilitation from a knee injury, Andrew has the advantage of empathising with clients under physical duress. This includes clients that wish to ‘take the next step’ with their health and fitness, or those with a current or chronic injury. He is eager to pass his knowledge onto others through exercise and education, that way his clients feel empowered and motivated to change their exercise habits and physical condition.

Andrew works with people of all ages and levels of fitness. He is also registered and has experience working with NDIS clients.

In his spare time Andrew enjoys running with the goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.

Ethan Williamson

Exercise Scientist

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Diploma of Sport/ Diploma of Leadership and Management

Ethan has completed Diploma of Sport and Leadership and Management with the Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership. Ethan is also an accredited Exercise Scientist having recently completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Swinburne University. 

Having played sport his whole life Ethan has found a passion for training and wants to help each client achieve their fitness goals regardless of age or fitness level. Ethan has spent time working with clients in both clinical and commercial settings through his multiple university placements.

In his spare time Ethan enjoys playing football, going to the gym and spending time with friends.

Felipe Macia

Fitness and Pilates Instructor

Certificate IV in Personal Training
Certified Mat and Reformer Pilates Instructor

Felipe is a qualified and highly enthusiastic Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer with over 10 years experience. After personally managing his own recovery from two protruding discs, Felipe discovered the transformative power of Pilates and body awareness. This journey inspired his passion for helping others regain mobility, strength and flexibility. He firmly believes that exercise is a cornerstone of a balanced and healthy life and his goal is to make fitness both effective and enjoyable for his clients. When he’s not instructing, Felipe enjoys playing the guitar and piano, composing music, and continuing his lifelong pursuit of learning.

Romina Barata

Fitness Pilates Instructor

Bachelor of Social Science

Romina’s love for movement and fitness began as a national-level gymnast, where she represented Victoria and became an all-around state champion. She holds a Bachelor's in Social Science, majoring in HR and Psychology, and is also a qualified gymnastics coach.

After completing her studies, Romina landed her dream job as an HR Manager, coach, and program manager at a large elite gymnastics centre. For the next 10 years, she combined her passion for children, gymnastics, and HR, managing the recreational gymnastics program and coaching athletes.

After stepping away to raise her three children, Romina felt a strong pull back to the fitness industry. Since leaving gymnastics, Pilates and strength training became her go-to methods for maintaining strength, mobility, and control. Now, as a Reformer Pilates instructor, she is committed to helping others move well, build strength, and stay active in a way that fits into their busy lives.

Romina’s teaching style focuses on ensuring all clients perform exercises with proper form for optimal results in their fitness goals. She is especially passionate about supporting mums-to-be and mums in carving out time for themselves so they can thrive for both themselves and their families. She plans to begin her pre- and post-natal Pilates accreditation to further support women in their fitness journeys.

Carmel Reeve

Fitness Pilates Instructor

Certificate in Mat & Reformer Pilates
Ante-natal & Post-natal Instruction
Bachelor of Arts (Musical Theatre)
Graduate Diploma of Education

Carmel is a qualified Reformer and Mat Pilates Instructor and has joined our fitness team here at Evado Newport. Having completed a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre, she toured Australia and Australasia with Walt Disney before becoming a Pilates instructor. Carmel has an extensive background in dance where she completed Graduate Diploma in Teaching, Ballet, Tap and Jazz. She also has qualifications in Antenatal and Postnatal Pilates, and Therapeutic Yoga.

Whilst teaching dance, Carmel tore her ACL ligament in her knee and turned to physiotherapy and Pilates to help with rehabilitation and conditioning. Her journey as a client led her to undertake her Pilates course at the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute. This helped her to understand the mechanics behind her rehabilitation and how she can use this knowledge to cater to clients recovering from an injury like herself and their overall health and fitness. 

Over the years, Carmel has continued to build her knowledge in the fitness and health space. She has undertaken workshops for professional development in spinal mobility, strength, exercise science & postural screening, and nutrition & body fat management. This provided Carmel a better understanding of movement for mind body connection, pain relief and strength building to help provide clients with a full body workout. 

Outside of Evado, Carmel enjoys kayaking, swimming, cake decorating and painting with her family. 

Bronwyn O'Brien

Personal Trainer | Pilates Instructor

Certificate III & IV Fitness
Bachelor of Arts
Masters of Nutrition
Spin & Boxing Instructor

Bronwyn is a certified Personal Trainer, Mat & Reformer Pilates, Spin and Boxing instructor, as well as a qualified Dietitian. She has been in the fitness industry for over 25 years and has always been passionate about health and fitness.

From a young age, Bronwyn realised that she wanted a career in the fitness industry, becoming a qualified gym instructor at the age of 18. She then competed in bodybuilding as a junior and won the title Junior Ms Melbourne. She went on further in her later years to represent Australia internationally winning Ms Universe & World Figure BodyBuilding.

After recognising that nutrition is an integral part of health and fitness, Bronwyn became a qualified Nutritionist and has been practising in private practice.

Bronwyn has been teaching both mat and reformer Pilates for almost 20 years. Her classes consist of a combination of exercises to help stretch the body whilst also feeling the burn.

Leilani Pitolau

Personal Trainer / Administrative Assistant

Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science/Business ( Sport Management) (Current)
Certificate III & IV in Fitness (Current)

Leilani is currently completing a Certificate III & IV in Fitness, and is going into her third year of a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/ Business (Sport Management) at Deakin University. She hopes to combine her career in the fitness instruction and sport data analysis areas.

Playing sports from a young age and seeing others  progress through their own fitness journeys, has inspired Leilani to become an ever-learning individual within the industry, so that she can help others reach their full potential.

Leilani enjoys travelling and being outdoors, keeping active, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.

Nicole King

Administrative Assistant

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) & Bachelor of Arts (Current)

Nicole is currently in her fourth year of her double degree in Law and Arts, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Anthropology. She has had a lifelong passion for the administrative field, and her interest in clinical Psychology deepens her desire to help others achieve their goals. She greatly enjoys contributing to the team and everyone's fitness journeys in meaningful ways.

She spends most of her spare time reading, playing with her cat, and going out for dinner with friends. She has continued to enjoy social sports like netball and badminton since her high school years.”

Chloe Michos

Administrative Assistant

Masters degree in Secondary Teaching (Current)

Chloe is gearing up to embark on her journey towards a Masters degree in Secondary Teaching at Australian Catholic University She is driven by her passion for education and shaping young minds and finds fulfilment in contributing to the team and supporting others.

Chloe's enthusiasm for making a positive impact towards others is shown not only through her work but through her hobbies. In her spare time, Chloe loves to spend time doing various activities, from taking her puppy on walks, getting lost in a good book to socialising with friends and family.