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 is currently pursuing a PhD in Rehabilitation Science at Duquesne University. Ms. Colaianni has 15 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, the West Virginia Occupational Therapy Association and the American Society of Hand Therapists.

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