About Us
The Fitness Forum was a gym located in Florence, S.C. and opened in 1984 by Bruce Hospital as the first hospital based Wellness Center in the state. The current owner and president of the Fitness Forum, Karen Leatherman, opened and operated the facility for the hospital. Karen has a Masters in Exercise Physiology and is a Certified Exercise Specialist by the the American College of Sports Medicine. Beginning in 1988 the Fitness Forum began testing firefighters annually. In 2000, Leatherman purchased the business and established KAL, Inc dba Fitness Forum. This included a gym and Occupational Testing Services. In 2020 the gym was closed and focused only on developing Occupational Testing Services. Although we still have a business office in Florence, S.C., we are completely mobile bringing all services to you.
All physicals are preformed by Nurse Practitioners and supervised by Joel Dekle, MD, our Medical Director. Dr. Dekle is board certified in Family Medicine and has 50+ years experience.
All physicals are preformed by Nurse Practitioners and supervised by Joel Dekle, MD, our Medical Director. Dr. Dekle is board certified in Family Medicine and has 50+ years experience.
For more information contact:
Kate Brown, Director
Occupational Testing Services
843-661-3814 (office)
kate@fitnessforumonline.com
References Available Upon Request
Kate Brown, Director
Occupational Testing Services
843-661-3814 (office)
kate@fitnessforumonline.com
References Available Upon Request