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                                            About Us

                                            After graduate school from the University of South Carolina, Karen Leatherman, a Florence native, dreamed of operating a wellness facility to promote better health in the Florence Community. After proposing the idea to the management at Bruce Hospital, she received the green light to make her dream a reality. In 1984, the Fitness Forum was born as the first hospital based facility in SC, and one of the first dozen in the nation. During the 16 years as a hospital based facility, the Fitness Forum served as a wellness/fitness model for hospitals across the state. In 2000, Karen pursued the opportunity to take on full ownership of the Fitness Forum. As the Owner/President of the company, Karen's dream has come full circle. Our employee family is comprised of:
                                            Landra Calcutt, Director of Operations
                                            Fitness Forum and Forum Spa
                                            Robin Parker, Fitness Director
                                            Lisa Wilkins, Accounting Manager
                                            Tara Williams, Assistant Manager
                                            Juanice Floyd- Occupational Testing Services Director
                                            Bryant Smith, CrossFit Instructor & Personal Trainer
                                            Tayon Jeffery, Membership Representative
                                            Jarrel Baccus, Membership Representative
                                            Caroline Jones, Membership Representative
                                            Beth Williams, Children's Room and Front Desk
                                            Del Davies, Front Desk
                                            Greg Gass, Housekeeping Supervisor
                                            Willistine Hicks, Housekeeper


                                            We strive to be much more than just a fitness facility. Instead we want to become your fitness family, committed to supporting you through the everyday journey to remain healthy and fit. We are
                                            committed to you...from start to fitness.

                                            My name is Miss Fit

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                                            I am the mascot at the Fitness Forum. I can often be seen at the front desk greeting you as you come in. One of my main responsibilities is cleaning the floor so if you happen to drop a crumb from your energy bar, no worry.

                                            Fitness Forum Committed to You....from start to fitness. 120 E. Elm Street Florence, SC 29506 843-661-3800