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A welcoming monthly online gathering

Tapas for Connection

Rooted in Connection. Open to Possibility.

Genuine experiences to explore connection to our bodies, minds, Being, ourselves, and one another.

Explore our gatheringsMeet the four of us
Why we gather

Our Purpose

Tapas for Connection is a welcoming space created primarily for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and brain injury (BI) survivors, while also welcoming caregivers and others interested in or supporting the brain injury journey. Together, we explore and strengthen our connection to our bodies, minds, Being, ourselves, and one another.

Our experiences are designed especially for individuals who have moved beyond the immediate stages of brain injury recovery and are seeking opportunities for connection, personal discovery, and new possibilities at their own pace.

Through genuine experiences offered from four unique perspectives, we honor where each person is right now while creating opportunities for discovery, growth, and new possibilities.

We recognize that life brings change, challenges, and opportunities to explore ourselves in new ways. Connection provides a foundation from which we can rediscover what supports us, recognize our strengths, and explore what is possible.

There is no expectation to be somewhere other than where you are. Each experience is an invitation to reconnect with yourself, discover what serves you, and move forward in your own way and at your own pace.

Come as you are

Our Monthly Gatherings

Four perspectives. Four genuine experiences. One shared space for connection.

First Wednesday of Every Month

Eastern Time (ET)7:30 PM
Edmonton · Mountain Time (MT)5:30 PM

Online via Zoom · Approximately 60 minutes

Registration details coming soon.

Times are shown in local Eastern and Edmonton time and automatically follow seasonal clock changes.

What to expect

01 · Hannah

Body & Breath

Accessible breath and movement experiences.

02 · Michelle

Touch Tree

Explore the small things that help you feel grounded and supported.

03 · Shelby

Perspective & Possibility

Gentle reflections and practical ways of exploring thought patterns.

04 · Deana

Presence & Integration

A responsive guided experience to bring the gathering together.

Each collaborator offers approximately 15 minutes. Activities may vary from month to month.

Four equal collaborators

Meet the Four of Us

Each of us brings a different perspective and experience. Together, we create a space where you can take what serves you.

Breath · Movement · Nervous system support

Hannah Martinson

Hannah is a TBI survivor and JOGA-certified breathwork coach. She meets people where they are and supports a sense of safety in the body through adaptable movement, breathwork, and nervous-system tools.

Mindfulness · Creative grounding

Michelle Goin

Michelle is a TBI survivor and founder of Concussion Care Studio. She brings her Touch Tree experience, inviting participants to discover repeated feel-good practices and new moments of support.

Perspective · Reflection · Small steps

Shelby

Shelby is a TBI survivor who brings lived experience, encouragement, and practical ways of exploring thought patterns, gratitude, and manageable steps forward.

Awareness · Being · Integration

Deana Coble

Deana is a consciousness and awareness guide, creator of Living As Awareness, and author of Consciousness as the Beloved. Her contribution responds to what emerges during the gathering through presence and guided integration.

A thoughtful fit

Who Our Gatherings Are For

Tapas for Connection is especially suited for brain injury survivors who have moved beyond the immediate stages of recovery and are interested in exploring connection, awareness, and personal growth.

Caregivers, family members, and others who support or are interested in the brain injury journey are also welcome.

Our gatherings offer shared experiences and opportunities for exploration rather than medical rehabilitation, acute recovery services, or individualized daily support.
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Questions or Interested in Joining?

We’d love to help you learn more about the gatherings and the experiences we share.

Collective contact details will be added soon.