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 Rodriguez (Rollins)
Founder • Clinical Hypnotherapist • Breathwork Guide
Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez is a nationally certified clinical hypnotherapist, QHHT Level 2 Practitioner, somatic breathwork facilitator, and the founder of A Way Forward in Orlando, FL. Her specialty is love, relationships, and emotional healing, and she holds a Master's 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 a Rapid Relief Anxiety Specialist. She integrates modalities such as NLP, breathwork, and coaching alongside hypnotherapy to create profound, lasting change for her clients.
Shannon's belief in this work comes from her own personal journey, she experienced firsthand how hypnotherapy helped her release anxiety, move through grief, and heal psoriasis she developed in her 20s. Her approach is warm, grounded, and deeply intuitive, and she has guided thousands of clients through subconscious reprogramming both in-person in Orlando and virtually worldwide.
Shannon specializes in
Clinical hypnotherapy for anxiety, trauma, and inner child healing in
QHHT Past Life Regression, certified Level 2 Practitioner
Somatic breathwork, group journeys and private sessions
Emotional integration, grief support, and subconscious reprogramming
NLP, smoking cessation, fears and phobias, and habit change
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 Rodriguez is a HeartMath® Certified Coach and co-founder of A Way Forward in Orlando, FL. With over 12 years of experience in the corporate world, he understands the pressures of fast-paced environments and the toll that chronic stress takes on performance and well-being.
As a professional trader, Jerry uses HeartMath® techniques daily to stay calm, focused, and emotionally balanced under pressure, real-world proof that these tools work in high-stakes situations.
Through his 1-on-1 coaching, Jerry helps clients regulate their nervous system, build stress 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 reduce stress and live from a more coherent, heart-centered state.
Jerry specializes in
1-on-1 HeartMath® coaching for stress relief and emotional clarity
Nervous system regulation and resilience training
Research-based tools for heart-brain coherence
- Stress and anxiety coaching for leaders, professionals, and everyday life
- Performance and well-being strategies for high-pressure environments
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 feeling like they aren’t getting anywhere in talk therapy
They're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from themselves
They’re ready to make real changes, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually
They want a trauma-informed, science-backed approach to healing
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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.)