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 is also a singer-songwriter, musician, and producer and poet who has been a mainstay in the Minnesota music scene for over 20 years. Her songs blend ambient soundscapes with emotional depth, earning placements on TV shows like General Hospital, 20/20, and Siesta Key.

Brianna has also spent over 15 years working in the nonprofit sector inesupporting 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, the Minnesota Death Collaborative and Spiritual Directors International.

Brianna has learned from and studied various faith streams, traditions and cultures including: Vipassana Buddhism, traditional and gnostic Christianity, Indigenous spirituality, Latvian Dievturība, and Celtic spirituality. Some teachers and thinkers that have influenced her include: Mirabia Starr, Ram Dass, Peter Rollins, Sharon Salzberg, Meggan Watterson, Richard Rohr, Cynthia Bourgeault, Wahinkpe Topa (Four Arrows), Susan Herrmann, Yung Pueblo, Brene Brown and Karen Armstrong.

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Payment Structure

This work is heart work, and personal finances shouldn’t play a role in being able to access meaningful services. Brianna welcomes you to consider what is a meaningful financial gift that works with you and your household.

Retreats are structured with a flat fee based on cost of accomodations, catering, and supplies.