Michael Collins is originally from Waverly, NY. He graduated from Waverly High School, and attended Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in human biology and Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College in Chesterfield, MO.

Collins has been in private practice as a chiropractor for 19 years, and this is his sixth year teaching at ASU. He currently teaches health science classes at ASU.  Collins lives in Gilbert, AZ with his daughter Ciara (9).