About
Dr. Ann Collins earned her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California at San Diego, where she received a Regents Scholarship and Provost Honors. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Medicine at Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Her family medicine residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis concluded with a year as Chief Resident, and she also earned both the Resident Teacher Award and the Excellence in Research Award from that program.
Dr. Collins holds board certification from the American Board of Family Practice and the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She also carries a Yoga Alliance RYT500 certification and formal training in Yoga and Meditation Facilitation. Since 2000, she has served as a Preceptor in Medical and Integrative Health Arts and Kinesiology at Indiana University. She created the Nourish the Healers Workshop at Indiana School of Medicine in 2014 and has taught it since. Her clinical passions include diabetes prevention, cardiovascular health, mental health, addiction medicine, and women's health. She integrates yoga, mindfulness, and organic whole food nutrition into her patient care. Patients have recognized her for her empathetic listening, strong diagnostic instincts, and preventive orientation.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California at San Diego — BS Biochemistry and Cell Biology, 1993
Medical School
Hahnemann University, School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA — Doctorate of Medicine, 1997
Residency
St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN — Family Medicine, 1997-2000; Chief Resident 1999-2000
Additional Training
Preceptor, Medical and Integrative Health Arts and Kinesiology, Indiana University (since 2000); Yoga Alliance RYT500 Certified Teacher; Yoga and Meditation Facilitation training; Integrative Health Administration
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Collins right for?
Dr. Collins is a strong fit for patients who want a whole-person approach to primary care. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or addiction benefit from her integrative methods. She also serves pediatric patients, older adults, executives, and women at all life stages. Patients drawn to mindfulness, nutrition, and yoga as part of their care plan will find her approach especially resonant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Collins focuses on diabetes prevention and management, cardiovascular health, addiction medicine, mental health, and women's health. She also provides care across a broad range of family medicine needs, from pediatrics and elder care to executive health and preventive medicine.
Dr. Collins integrates yoga, mindfulness, and organic whole food nutrition directly into her patient care. She has led the Yoga 12 Step Recovery Program at Nourish Wellness since 2012 and offers Food as Medicine Workshops to help patients build practical, healthy habits.
Yes. Dr. Collins holds certification from both the American Board of Family Practice and the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She also carries a Yoga Alliance RYT500 certification and formal training in Yoga and Meditation Facilitation.
Dr. Collins earned her MD from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. She completed her family medicine residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis and served as Chief Resident during her final year. Her residency program also honored her with the Resident Teacher Award and the Excellence in Research Award.
Yes. Dr. Collins cares for patients across the full age spectrum, including children, adults, and older adults. Her scope also includes executive health, making her a fit for working professionals who want comprehensive, preventive-focused care.
Dr. Collins has earned recognition as an Indy Top Doc and a Top Physician on Angie's List. Patients consistently highlight her empathetic listening, diagnostic instincts, and commitment to preventive care.
Yes. Dr. Collins has served as a Preceptor in Medical and Integrative Health Arts and Kinesiology at Indiana University since 2000. She also created the Nourish the Healers Workshop at Indiana School of Medicine in 2014 and continues to teach it.
Dr. Collins treats addiction as a whole-person health issue. She coordinates the Yoga 12 Step Recovery Program at Nourish Wellness and integrates mindfulness and nutrition into her addiction care approach. This reflects her broader philosophy of addressing root causes rather than symptoms alone.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026