Meet Abby

Reform was founded by Abby Cooney. She is a fully qualified physiotherapist and pilates instructor from the UK, passionate about encouraging health and wellness to all she treats. 

She is specialised in treating musculoskeletal conditions and has trained in medical acupuncture with the AACP and can provide deep tissue massage. 

Abby moved to Antigua in 2018 following a career where she worked in two of Londons most prestigious hospitals treating adults and paediatrics with an array of musculoskeletal complaints. Alongside her physiotherapy work, she has a vast amount experience in providing group and individualised pilates sessions, including ante and post natal. 

She is trained in all levels of APPI mat work and equipment pilates and has been teaching for 9 years in the UK, Australia and Antigua.

In 2021, Abby was accepted onto a Master of Science degree at the University College of London (UCL). She commenced study in ‘Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health’ in September 2021 and continues the degree remotely while working from Antigua. She envisages to complete the degree within the next 3 years.

Meet Shanique

We are so pleased to welcome Shanique Peters to Reform Health Antigua.

Shanique is a Physiotherapist with a BSc. (Hons) from the University of the West Indies, Mona.

Shanique is able to see patients with any musculoskeletal issues as well as providing deep tissue massages. She wishes to pursue further studies in Women’s Health.

Outside of work, she is involved in church and community activities and is passionate about her family, friends and encouraging self-care and good health.

To book an appointment with Shanique, please click on the link below and get in touch!

  • "Highly Recommend"

    Abby did a brilliant job of sorting out a misbehaving hip for me. Not only did she make time to see me quickly but she also outlined all the things that could be going wrong if not just muscular and how we could deal with that whilst in Antigua. Calm, delightful and professional she sorted the problem in one session for which I am incredibly grateful.

    -Tim, Physio Assessment

  • "Can't Recommend Highly Enough"

    After suffering with a painful shoulder for 6 weeks, I visited Abby and a rotator cuff and nerve issue was diagnosed. Abby advised a number of exercises via the PhysiApp, which was so easy to use, and along with some soft tissue work and acupuncture, I am now back to full extension and back in the gym with no pain. Can’t recommend highly enough.

    -Nickie, Physio Treatment

  • "A Very Thorough Assessment"

    I was recommended to see Abby when we arrived in Antigua following a 2 week Atlantic boat crossing. I had injured my lower back before leaving Europe and didn’t have time to see anybody prior to the crossing. Abby completed a very thorough assessment when I went to see her and provided me with a clear plan going forwards. I had 4 follow up treatment sessions with Abby, mainly focusing on building up my core and lower back strength. I was discharged feeling 100% recovered and excited to get out kite surfing while in Antigua.

    -Daniel, Physio Treatment

  • "Truly Professional and Knowledgeable"

    The best physio I have ever been to! I had a meniscus tear repair and an ACL replacement surgery. I would not have removed as fast and well as I did without Abby. She’s truly professional and very knowledgable. I felt extremely comfortable every time she treated my knee and the post operation program she planned out for me was more than perfect. I owe her for being back to my water sports so rapidly and I always know that I can rely on her for any questions or further treatments I need. I highly recommend her as a physio and her Pilates classes are out of this world! Truly blessed to have her on island.

    - Ariana, Physio Rehab

  • "Exceptional Exercise Programme"

    was referred to Abby from a doctor I visited in Antigua when my Sciatic nerve flared up. She provided me with an exceptional exercise program to help ease my symptoms alongside some soft tissue release work around my Piriformis. She was extremely knowledgable regarding the condition and firm with her words and decisions regarding stopping some other exercises and movements (in particular some hamstring stretches) I had previously been advised to do. Unfortunately, we were just visiting Antigua so my time with Abby was short. However, she sent a referral letter to me to continue my sessions with a local Physiotherapist when I got back home. I would highly recommend.

    - Laura, Physio Assessment


  • "Every Zoom Class is a Pleasure"

    Having enjoyed Abby’s pilates classes at Mill Reef Club in Antigua for years, I was so pleased to continue online zoom classes with Abby after returning home. I needed the motivation of a personal appointment with Abby to keep progressing, and our zoom classes were the perfect solution. During the pandemic, her tutorial kept me in shape, mentally and physically. I feel so much better after every session with the stretching and strengthening, that I will continue with private classes on zoom over the long term. Abby’s varied selection of moves, plus her cheerful encouragement, make every class a pleasure.

    - Pam, Virtual Pilates