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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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.
