About Tarisí

Tairsí (pronounced tar-sha) is an Irish word meaning threshold, and is the name of Brianna Kocka’s practice dedicated to the sacred transitions that shape our lives.

Rooted in the understanding that every ending and beginning is a sacred passage, Tairsí offers a range of services to support the human spirit through change. This includes end-of-life doula support, non-religious spiritual direction, nature-centered retreats, and the creation of rituals, ceremonies, and celebrations that honor life’s many thresholds.

Whether walking alongside someone in their final days, holding space for spiritual exploration, or gathering a community for ritual and renewal, Tairsí exists to help people find meaning, connection, and beauty in life’s most profound transitions.

About Brianna

Brianna Kocka is a Minnesota native whose life and work are shaped by a deep commitment to presence, meaning-making, and compassionate accompaniment.

She holds a BA in Literature and Philosophy (2011) and a Certificate in Worship Studies and Spiritual Formation (2008) from St. Stephen’s University, where her studies nurtured a lifelong fascination with myth, ritual, and the human search for belonging.

Brianna became a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) in 2021, reflecting her commitment to equity, intercultural awareness, and inclusion. That same year, she completed her End of Life Doula training through the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA), answering a personal and vocational call that had grown through a decade of lived experiences with grief, loss, and transformation.

Brianna has also spent over 15 years in the nonprofit sector, supporting organizational programming, board governance, and operations. Her work has always centered on fostering connection between people and their communities.

She is a proud member of the International End of Life Doula Association and the Minnesota Death Collaborative.

Brianna has learned from various faith streams and traditions. Some teachers and thinkers that have influenced her include: Myrabia Starr, Ram Dass, Peter Rollins, Sharon Salzberg, Meggan Watterson, Richard Rohr, Wahinkpe Topa (Four Arrows), Yung Pueblo, Brene Brown and Karen Armstrong.