Cheryl offers private mental health counseling sessions, personal-growth workshops, and bodywork continuing education at the Human Relations Center, 970C Mill Pond Road North, Valparaiso, Indiana 46385

219-395-9045, cheryatsu@ aol.com

“Cheryl Kaper is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider” 

  • Masters Degree in Counseling and Personnel Services
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana
  • Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NBCC)
  • Middle school guidance counselor for 5 years
  • Maintains private practice as a Mental Health Counselor
  • Provided counseling services for Cooperative School Services (8 school corporations) special education students and educators for 10+ years
  • Completed Ohashiatsu training program
  • Completed training and certification as a shiatsu instructor
  • Maintained private practice as Shiatsu practitioner for 10+ years
  • Taught shiatsu, ethics and other continuing education topics at Ohashiatsu Chicago (now Zen Shiatsu Chicago)
  • Additional training and experience in:
    • Hypnosis
    • Guided imagery meditation
    • Mandala drawing
    • Focusing
    • Grief and bereavement counseling
    • Group therapy
    • Zen imagery stretching

Her extensive experience in group dynamics and sensitivity to the unique learning process of each student is reflected in her teaching style. Other than providing high-quality, useful information, Cheryl’s goal is to offer classes that are fun, action-packed, and interactional.