Evans has a background in clinical research and qualitative research. Over the course of her career she has conducted numerous, randomized clinical trials assessing the effectiveness of self-management practices (including exercise) and manual therapies (including chiropractic care) for headaches, neck and back pain. Evans has explored patients’ views and experiences with different pain treatments, including complementary and alternative medicine. Evans has also developed educational programs focused on training complementary and alternative healthcare practitioners in evidence based medicine. Her current research focuses on optimizing self-management and integrative healthcare practices to facilitate wellbeing.