Kathleen E Yancosek

Kathleen ("Katie") Yancosek is originally from Kane, Pennsylvania. She lived in nine different cities before retiring from the Army in 2017 as a Lieutenant Colonel. She holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in occupational therapy and a Ph.D. in rehabilitation science. Dr. Yancosek has co-authored 38 publications, including three book chapters. She co-authored Handwriting for Heroes, a six-week program on how to transfer hand dominance. Katie also co-authored Grace & Mercy - A Devotional...See more

Kathleen ("Katie") Yancosek is originally from Kane, Pennsylvania. She lived in nine different cities before retiring from the Army in 2017 as a Lieutenant Colonel. She holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in occupational therapy and a Ph.D. in rehabilitation science. Dr. Yancosek has co-authored 38 publications, including three book chapters. She co-authored Handwriting for Heroes, a six-week program on how to transfer hand dominance. Katie also co-authored Grace & Mercy - A Devotional Journey, which was a unique partnership project between Katie and her pastor. Her latest creative work, Recover in Color, is a labor of love for the patients she sees in her private rehabilitation practice, Upward Call Rehabilitation. Katie lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, Barry. Their two sons are grown and passionately pursuing their own careers. Since her military retirement, Katie is teaching, volunteering in the community, and running a private practice to help children and teens with neurological and behavioral health issues. In her free time, she loves reading, writing, traveling, and running. She is working on her first novel. Illustrator Marta Martirosyan resides in Armenia. She studied graphic design at the Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts. Marta is passionate about mental health and wellness. Her work in this book represents her contribution to all people who are investing in their own recovery. In her free time, Marta enjoys traveling, photography, reading and spending time at the beach. Marta has a very special cat named Rocky who lies on her lap while she does her art and design work. Marta's current project is completing illustrations for a children's book. For her, art is a lifeline, and beauty is a constant source of inspiration. See less