Dynamic Foot & Ankle Center has strengthened its clinical capabilities with the addition of Natalie Collins, MSN, FNP-C, to its medical team. Collins joins as a full-time Nurse Practitioner who will see patients at both the Fredericksburg and Lorton offices, significantly expanding the center's capacity to address whole-body musculoskeletal conditions beyond traditional foot and ankle care.
Collins brings specialized orthopedic expertise to the practice as a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive clinical experience in musculoskeletal care. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Drexel University and a Master of Science in Nursing from Marymount University. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Collins worked for seven and a half years as a registered nurse at Level I Trauma Centers across the DMV region, where she cared for orthopedic, surgical, and trauma patients. This comprehensive background provides her with a unique perspective on both surgical and non-surgical orthopedic management approaches.
The addition of Collins represents a strategic expansion of services at Dynamic Foot & Ankle Center. She will provide evidence-based musculoskeletal care with an emphasis on patient education, shared decision-making, and individualized treatment plans. Her clinical services will include joint injections, trigger point injections, bracing, and evaluation and non-surgical management of knee, back, shoulder, and other joint pain. This expansion allows the center to address a broader range of musculoskeletal issues while maintaining its core focus on foot and ankle care.
"We're excited to expand our scope of care to treat the body as a whole," said Dr. Danielle VonDerLinden, CEO of Dynamic Foot & Ankle Center. "Natalie's strong orthopedic background and patient-centered approach align perfectly with our mission to help patients return to the activities they love." The center provides specialized foot, ankle, and musculoskeletal care with patient-centered treatment plans at its two convenient Virginia locations.
This staffing expansion comes at a time when access to specialized orthopedic care remains challenging in many communities. By adding a nurse practitioner with Collins' qualifications, Dynamic Foot & Ankle Center can potentially reduce wait times for appointments and provide more comprehensive care coordination for patients with complex musculoskeletal needs. Patients seeking more information about the center's services can visit https://www.dynamicfootandanklecenter.com.
