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Shelley Hampton is working to whip Branson-area residents into shape via her Shape Shifters Pilates, which opened March 25 at 2700 Green Mountain Drive. Hampton founded Shape Shifters Pilates in 1998 in Springfield. The 1,000-square-foot Branson studio has Pilates classes and “mind-body rejuvenation courses,” according to Hampton, who said she limits Pilates classes to no more than 10 students in order to provide one-on-one attention. The 8,000-square-foot Springfield studio, 1317 E. Republic Road, has Pilates classes, massage therapy, weight training and yoga, she said. Prices for Pilates classes range from $15 to $54 per hour, Hampton said. Hours are by appointment. Phone: (417) 336-3600.

5 Spice China Grill

Brothers Johnson and John Tan opened 5 Spice China Grill on April 1 at 2058 S. Glenstone Ave., formerly Ocean Zen, which the Tans moved nearly a year ago to 600 E. Battlefield Road. While Ocean Zen serves cuisine with a mixture of Asian and European influences, 5 Spice China Grill serves strictly Chinese cuisine, according to Ocean Zen Manager Colin Yates. Dishes include wok-fired chicken and vegetable lettuce wraps, Peking style crispy-skin duck, and Hong Kong-style ruby crystal shrimp, Yates said. Dinner prices range from $12 to $27, he said. Hours: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and 4:30–10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and 4:30–11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: (417) 799-0215.

Always Realty

John G. White and Toni Eakins opened Always Realty LLC on Feb. 1 at 24 Industry Road in Rogersville. Eakins serves as broker for the firm, which works with both commercial and residential clients, according to White. Both White and Eakins have been licensed real estate agents for about four years, and they are joined by three other agents at Always Realty, White said. Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. Phone: (417) 753-2400.

Reporter Cory Smith brings you new businesses each week. He may be reached by e-mail at csmith@sbj.net, by fax at (417) 799-0603 or by phone at (417) 616-5854.[[In-content Ad]]