Consulting

Joan formed Thirdage LLC six years ago. She consults globally for public and private sector organizations on space medicine and its applications, using gravity effectively for dynamic living, developing strategies for well-being and rehabilitation, coping with stress, nurturing leadership skills and  is available as well for live or virtual coaching for individuals or small groups.

• Space Transportation Association, Space Travel and Tourism Division and Medical Guidelines for Space Passengers, 2001-2002
• The Sophron Foundation, Report on "Space Tourism: The Human Element" 2001.
• Aerospace Medical Association – Medical Guidelines for Space Passengers, (Chair) 2001.
• University of Missouri, MO: Center for Gender Physiology 2002-2003.
• 2005 White House Conference on Aging – 10-year plan (Invited Observer)
• ESA, Artificial Gravity Technical Team, 2005-2006.  
• ESA, Bed rest Science Advisory Committee, 2006-2007.
• International Academy of Astronautics, 'Medical Safety Guidelines for Passengers on Commercial Orbital Space Flights', (Task Force) 2006-2007.
• USAF, Human Performance Optimization Working Group, 2006-2007.
• ESA, Advisory Committee on Human Spaceflight, Microgravity and Exploration Programmes (ACHME), 2007-2009.