Meet the Wayfinders at A Way Forward
Trauma-informed support that uses either hypnotherapy, somatic breathwork, HeartMath® coaching or a blend of all for subconscious transformation, emotional balance, and nervous system regulation, guided by two heart-led practitioners walking with you every step of the way.
Meet the Wayfinders Behind A Way Forward
At A Way Forward, we guide people through emotional overwhelm, subconscious blocks, and major life transitions with a trauma-informed approach with our unique individual modalities.
Shannon specializes in using clinical hypnotherapy and somatic breathwork while Jerry specializes in HeartMath®stress resilience coaching.
Whether you choose to work with Shannon, Jerry, or both, we blend intuitive insight with practical nervous system tools to help you release stress, find clarity, and reconnect with who you truly are.
Our services are available in Orlando, FL and virtually world wide, so you can feel safe, seen, and supported wherever you are.
Compassionate care rooted in science and spirit - guiding you with the tools for resilience, healing, and transformation.
Shannon Rollins
Founder • Clinical Hypnotherapist • Breathwork Guide
Shannon is a nationally Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and the Founder of A Way Forward. She has a Masters Degree in Health Behavior from the University of Florida.
In addition to her hypnotherapy practice, Shannon is a Certified Master NLP Practitioner with advanced MER® training from the American Institute of Integrative Psychology, and an Rapid Relief Anxiety Specialist, She integrates modalities such as NLP, breathwork, and coaching alongside hypnotherapy to create profound, lasting change.
Shannon’s belief in this work comes from her own journey, she personally experienced how hypnotherapy helped her release anxiety, move through grief, and even heal psoriasis she developed in her 20s.
Her approach is warm, grounded, and deeply intuitive, drawing from a personal healing journey and leading thousands of clients in subconscious reprogramming.
Shannon specializes in
Clinical Hypnotherapy for anxiety, trauma, and inner child healing
QHHT Past Life Regression (Level 2 Practitioner)
Group breathwork journeys and private sessions
Emotional integration, grief support, and subconscious reprogramming
Whether you're stuck in old patterns, seeking clarity after loss, or just longing to reconnect with your inner truth, Shannon is here to walk beside you.
“I absolutely love combining somatic breathwork with hypnosis for a transformational journey with my clients, especially group settings!”
Shannon’s Favorite offering
Memberships
Two distinct Approaches, One Mission: Inner Peace
At A Way Forward, healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Shannon offers hypnotherapy and somatic breathwork to support the subconscious and emotional body, while Jerry provides HeartMath® coaching focused on building emotional resilience, reducing stress, and creating heart-brain coherence. You may choose to work with one of us or both of us. We welcome you on the path and are here to guide you every step of the way.
Jerry Rodriguez
HeartMath® Certified Coach • Emotional Resilience Coach • Systems Architect
Jerry is a HeartMath® Certified Coach and co-founder of A Way Forward. With over 12 years of experience in the corporate world, he understands the pressures of fast-paced environments and the impact stress can have on performance and well-being.
As a professional trader, Jerry uses HeartMath® techniques daily to stay calm, focused, and emotionally balanced under pressure, proof that these tools work in real-world, high-stress situations.
Through his coaching, Jerry helps clients regulate their nervous system, build resilience, and navigate life and leadership with greater clarity and composure. His grounded, science-backed approach makes HeartMath® both practical and transformative for anyone ready to live and lead from a more coherent state.
Jerry specializes in
1:1 HeartMath® coaching for stress relief and emotional clarity
Research-based tools for self-regulation and nervous system balance
Resilience training for leaders & everyday life
Strategies for performance and well-being
Jerrys Favorite offering
I love teaching my clients how to tap into the magnetic power of the heart, which is up to 5,000 times more powerful than the brain’s field. When we connect to the heart, we unlock resilience, clarity, inner balance, and intuition.
Why Clients Choose Us
Shannon and Jerry both offer a powerful, integrated approach to emotional and energetic healing.
Clients come to A Way Forward when
They’re ready to make real changes, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually
They’re feeling like they aren’t getting anywhere in talk therapy
They’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected
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Let’s find your next right step—together.
Whether you’re curious about hypnotherapy, HeartMath®, breathwork, or just want to talk to someone who gets it, we’re here.
(Choose a time with Shannon or Jerry—no pressure, just support.)