Melissa graduated from Duquesne University with her Occupational therapy Degree in 1996. Her first job was at UPMC Shadyside Hospital working in acute care orthopedics, cardio, neuro, and outpatient hand therapy. She then worked for UPMC Rehabilitation Hospital on the orthopedic and Neuro unit. In 2001, she started working at Ohio Valley Hospital focusing on outpatient hands. She is currently working for PT Unlimited Inc, at the Willow Lane location. Melissa attends regular continuing education courses and stays up to date with the most current OT practices.