Anguillajoe at La Severine Total Fitness & Massage
Big Joe's 24-hour gym and mobile spa in The Valley.
Why Go
Skip the resort-spa markup: this locally-run studio in The Valley pairs a fully-equipped 24-hour gym with Anguilla's most talked-about mobile massage service ΓÇö and yes, Big Joe will come to your villa.
The Experience
Tucked into The Valley just minutes from the ferry and airport, La Severine is the island's rare hybrid of a proper training facility and a serious wellness practice. Owners Joe 'Big Joe' Pradel and Celeste have built a low-key, no-attitude space stocked with cardio machines, free weights, boxing gear and resistance rigs, plus dedicated areas for yoga and HIIT. The gym is open 24/7 with sanitizing supplies on hand, so early risers and jet-lagged travelers get the same easy access as locals. On the wellness side, certified therapists run Swedish, deep-tissue, aromatherapy and hot-stone treatments in-studio ΓÇö or, more famously, they'll pack up a table, oils and a Bluetooth speaker and turn your villa or resort suite into a private beachfront spa. It's the kind of unhurried, personal treatment you rarely find outside a five-star resort, at a fraction of the price.
What to Try
Joe's signature Beach Fit class followed by a hot-stone massage is the move ΓÇö a sweaty outdoor circuit that softens you up perfectly for the heat therapy afterward. If you're stiff from travel or nursing an old injury, book a deep-tissue session directly with Big Joe and describe what's bothering you; his physical-therapy background shows. Solo travelers and couples can also arrange in-villa aromatherapy massages, and small groups can book private boot camps or beachside yoga.
Insider Tip
Text or WhatsApp Big Joe directly at +1 (264) 582-8838 (or bigjoepradel@gmail.com) rather than going through your hotel concierge ΓÇö you'll get better pricing, faster scheduling, and he'll tailor the session and location to what your body actually needs. For an in-villa massage, ask him to arrive around sunset so you can walk straight from the table to a rum punch on the terrace.
The Practical Stuff
Location: The Valley, Anguilla ΓÇö central and easy to reach from anywhere on the island. Gym access is 24/7; massage and personal-training sessions are by appointment. Cash, card and digital transfers accepted. Contact: +1 (264) 582-8838 or bigjoepradel@gmail.com. Drop-in and multi-visit gym passes are available; mobile massage bookings may include a small travel fee depending on where you're staying.
Pair It With
- Shoal Bay East — Cool off in some of the Caribbean's clearest water after a Beach Fit session ΓÇö the two-mile stretch of powdered sand is a short drive from the gym.
- 20 Knots — A convenient nearby stay if you want to roll straight out of bed into a morning workout or book an in-room massage without the hassle of driving.
- The Smokers Corner — A low-key local hangout close by for a post-session drink and island gossip once you're loose and lubricated.