Acupuncture

We offer acupuncture at Reform for a range of different musculoskeletal conditions such as pain, soft tissue injuries and to assist the body’s own healing chemicals to aid in recovery and promote rehabilitation.

Acupuncture originated in China and has been used for over 2000 years to establish good health.  

It is thought that acupuncture enhances pain modulation via stimulation of the brain and spinal cord, producing natural pain relieving chemicals such as endorphins, serotonin and melatonin. These chemicals assist the body’s natural healing process.

Abby uses Acupuncture as an adjunct for many of her physiotherapy patients to enhance the care provided. Abby completed her medical acupuncture training with the AACP (Acupuncture Association for Chartered Physiotherapists).

A combination of traditional itonal and westernized acupuncture techniques are used, depending on your needs.

Common conditions acupuncture can be useful to treat include back and neck pain, pelvic pain, pregnancy related back and pelvic girdle pain, tension headaches, knee pain, shoulder pain and persistent pain. 

Treatment involves very fine, single use, sterilized, disposable needles being inserted into the body and lightly manipulated to stimulate DeQi.

A number of needles may be used at each treatment and are typically left in position for at least 20 minutes. The effects of acupuncture are cumulative and a course of sessions is likely to be recommended for this reason.

  • "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"

    I 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