When Steve’s wife, Kathy and he started Ouachita Rehabilitation and Fitness Center, 70% of Mena’s population was 65 and older. They designed the center for seniors as well as physical therapy, occupational therapy, post operative services , plus a fitness center that’s open to the general public. Mena, in west central Arkansas, has a community population is 5,700 with a trade population of 25-30,000. Their center is unique for a town of this size. Originally opened February 1998, August 2004 made their 4th and final expansion for a new total of 11,000 sq. ft. The facility expanded into an adjacent 4,000 sq. ft. pharmacy building that vacated. Among their services offered is a spacious 1,200 sq. ft. aerobic room with an exerflex floor system; a swimex therapy pool; and Neurocom Balance System, in addition massage therapists are available.

In 1997 Steve and Kathy Schulte toured the Paramount Fitness manufacturing plant in Los Angeles, CA. Steve states, “ After researching all available brands we concluded Paramount equipment was the best value out there. Our center has all Paramount, both old and new, from the Plate Loaded Series to Advanced Performance System single-stations. We have been very satisfied with the equipment. Our staff keeps the equipment clean and in good condition and it is well received by all ages. We have become a special needs center as our rehab patients tend to continue their exercise program as fitness center members. We offer personal training for young and old through the guidance of our certified personal trainer, exercise physiologist and physical therapy staff.”