How do I register for classes?

The easiest way is to register online. Just click on the "Add to Cart" button under the class schedule on this page, and you'll be able to pay securely through Paypal. Payment forms include major credit cards, instant transfer, and Paypal accounts.

If that doesn't work for you, give us a call or send an email. We do require pre-payment to hold a space for you. You can also pay us via credit/debit card over the phone; stop by with cash, check, or card; or even send us a payment via Paypal to stellariachicago@yahoo.com. If it's more than a week before the start of the class, you can mail in a payment. If you send payment via Paypal or mail, please email or call to let us know the payment is coming, and what class it is for. If you plan to stop by, please email or call first, as the office is open only for appointments and classes.

Can I make up a missed class?

We do not, in general, allow make-ups. Each teacher sets her own policy, and if you must miss a class, you may check with the teacher regarding making it up. However, it is always best to attend the classes you have signed up for.

We run our classes in 4 to 6 week sessions because we believe that students who commit themselves to attending class regularly do much better overall. This also allows our teachers to plan a session around the students who are attending. We do realize that life can interfere with the best of plans, but please make every effort to attend the classes for which you have registered.

Can you help me lose weight? Do you offer supplements for weight loss? Can acupuncture/belly dance/yoga/etc bring me to my ideal weight?

Stellaria Natural Health supports the Health At Every Size philosophy. This is the belief (supported by much clinical evidence) that it is more important to be active than to be any particular size. While some people might lose weight while following our recommendations and/or attending our classes, this is not a goal we work towards. Probably just as many people will maintain the same weight, even as they feel better, stronger, and healthier overall.

(By the way, no one has come up with a formula for weight loss that works for everybody. Anyone who tells you differently is probably trying to sell you a miracle.)

Do you offer blood tests? Vega testing? EAV testing? Other labs?

Stellaria Natural Health does not offer laboratory testing of any kind. Our usual practice is to refer patients and clients back to their Primary Care Physician (PCP) for necessary testing. If you do not have a PCP, we will help you obtain the tests that you need.

What kind of testing do you recommend? Do you require patients to have lab tests before they visit you?

Dr. Draus is most likely to recommend basic annual lab tests, including the Complete Blood Count (CBC) and a Metabolic Panel (includes cholesterol and blood sugar levels, as well as measures of liver and kidney health). These are the tests that most doctors will order as part of an annual physical.

We do not require any testing before an initial consultation. We always prefer to meet with you and discuss your needs before making any recommendations.

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