CODE4
Saturday, May 3rd
9:00A - 3:00P
Join us for a retreat experience as we process the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs unique to first responders and their families.
We will explore different restorative practices such as cold plunges, sauna, centering prayer and mediation, games, and more.
Speakers will share their journeys and how pursuing wholeness has impacted their lives. This gathering is open to all first responders and their partners.
Speakers
Matt Domyancic
Matt Domyancic is a medically retired police officer who worked in patrol, SWAT, academy instructor, and wellness coordinator with the Fairfax County Police Department in Virginia. He also worked as a strength and conditioning coach at the NCAA Division I level with Yale and Georgetown Universities.
After retirement, Matt remained in the trenches as a Police Chaplain and Peer Support Leader, advocating for the wellness of first responders and military veterans. Matt holds a Master’s degree in Forensic Science, Sports Psychology, and Pastoral Theology with an emphasis in Spiritual Direction.
Kendall Wood
Kendall Wood is a yoga therapist who works with first responders, the military, and people in high-stress jobs. She works for the CAL Fire Training Center, has her own private practice for virtual yoga therapy sessions, and works as a contractor at multiple mental health treatment centers in San Diego County. She also does work with O2X Human Performance and The Wounded Warriors Foundation.
When she’s not teaching, she is an avid rock climber, hiker, and outdoor enthusiast who uses time in nature to reset and ground herself. Her husband is a CAL Fire Engineer and they live in San Diego, CA.
Glenn and Ali Hedgpeth
Glenn Hedgpeth has been with the Whittier Police Department for 18 years, serving in patrol, field training, peer support, and now as a patrol sergeant. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of officers in balancing their work and personal lives in a holistic manner.
He and his wife, Ali, care deeply about the emotional, spiritual, physical, and relational impact first responder work can have on an individual and the family. Together, they hope to use their own unique story of challenges to bring hope and encouragement to others called to the front lines.
More speakers to come...
Code 4 Kids will be a space for children of first responders to experience fun and connection during the event. This opportunity is for children birth-5th grade.
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