Calm Under Pressure:
The Operation Stress Shield Method

Join instructor Bill Parravano from The Comella Foundation (501c3) for this weekly 1-hour class geared towards
FIRST RESPONDERS, VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY.

Does this sound like you?

You’re on the front lines — law enforcement, fire/EMS, Veterans, Active Military — and every day brings more: economic pressure, social unrest, climate-driven disasters.
Your team feels the strain: critical decisions under fire, unpredictable field conditions, constant calls for readiness.
The effects keep growing: quick tempers, burnout, absenteeism, turnover, morale sinking…and worse, it follows you home.

The hard truth

When stress becomes the baseline:

Decisions get fuzzy
Tension rises
Teams fracture
Health, performance and cohesion all suffer
And when your crew isn’t at their best, the community you serve pays the price

The good news

It doesn’t have to be this way. This “Operation: Stress Shield” class gives you tools you can bring into the field, into the office, into whatever chaos is coming, so you can relieve pain/tension AND stay sharp, calm and resilient.

What you’ll walk away with

Breath-work & nervous-system awareness drills you can use right now in high-pressure moments.
Adaptive movement tools to release built-up tension, whether you’re standing in a command post, in a vehicle or sitting at your desk.
“On-the-go” stress-response strategies tailored for public-service roles — field, office, or emergency-scene.

What this isn’t

This isn’t a generic “motivational” talk or a one-size physical fitness class. It’s built from decades of experience combining body-mind resilience training (martial arts & osteopathic work) with real-world stress exposure in public-service contexts. These are tools that work for men and women who serve communities, not just for elite athletes.

RSVP to strength & resilience

This class is designed for small groups and can be tailored for your specific department: fire, police, EMS, Veterans or Military Branch. Sessions are non-contact, low-risk, and adapt easily for seated, standing or mobile scenarios.

Reserve your slot now and discover how just one session can begin shifting your department toward calmer decisions, stronger teams, and better outcomes for the community. Come to multiple sessions for exponentially MORE benefit!

Class Registration and Details

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. ONLY 15 SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR EACH CLASS
DAY/TIME: EVERY TUESDAY 1:30pm-2:30pm
LOCATION: The Comella Foundation, 4 Locust Grove Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787
PLEASE BRING & SHOW your First Responder/Military ID to gain Free admission

FAQs

What is the benefit to attending multiple classes? Ongoing training and instruction in these methods will lead to an enhancement in your pain/tension relief, improvements in your mood, more restful sleep, and an overall improvement in your quality of life.

I don’t know if I can be there more than once. Is it still worth it to come to one class? YES, absolutely! Each class stands alone, but coming more often helps you build that memory muscle, and gives you new techniques each class.

Is this class truly FREE for FIRST RESPONDERS, VETS and MILITARY FOLKS? YES! Our nonprofit relies on donations from local and national sponsors as well as funding from grants and corporate sponsorship. Would you or someone you know like to support our work? Click here to learn how!

Why not just get a massage and listen to a guided breathwork recording? This isn’t just some random breathwork and stretches thrown together by some wanna-be expert! This is the culmination of 34 years of Martial Arts training (Judo and Systema) along side over 25 years of Osteopathic Bodywork training and practice. This program is the sum total of experience, blood, sweat and tears…and more practice! These are martial arts and Osteopathic principles applied to teach your body to heal.

What’s the best way to get this class taught in my department? GREAT QUESTION! Just have the person in charge of programming get in touch with us at info@thecomellafoundtion.org or call at 828-222-0991