Donna Colaianni, Ph.D., OTR/L, CHT

Ms. Colaianni received a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh in 1988, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Indianapolis in 2002, and a PhD in Rehabilitation Science from Duquesne University in 2011. Ms. Colaianni has 20+ years of clinical experience including hand therapy, industrial rehabilitation, skilled nursing, home health, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. Ms Colaianni holds a clinical specialty certification as a certified hand therapist. She is licensed to practice occupational therapy in Pennsylvania and West Virginia and maintains membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association and the West Virginia Occupational Therapy Association.

Research Interests: hand therapy, occupation, and qualitative research.