(original release provided by Women’s Health, Sports & Performance Institute (WHSP)
VICTORIA (November 21st, 2025) – CSI Pacific is pleased to announce that our own Dr. Trent Stellingwerff will be joining the team at Women’s Health, Sports & Performance Institute (WHSP), effective January 1, 2026 in a dual role, with CSI Pacific.
WHSP was founded to drive advancements in our understanding of female athlete health and performance and transform the future of women’s sports medicine overall.
You can find out more at: https://www.whspmedical.com/institute
In his new role as Director of Research and Development with WHSP, Dr. Stellingwerff will continue to lead collaborative initiatives focused on innovation, athlete health, and long-term impact — while maintaining a 25% appointment with the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (CSI Pacific) as Senior Advisor, Research & Development.
Dr. Stellingwerff is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading expert in sport physiology, nutrition, and performance innovation – especially as it pertains to female athletes. Over the past two decades, he has been instrumental in advancing applied research that directly enhances athlete preparation and performance across Canada’s high-performance system.
Dr. Stellingwerff’s career has spanned leadership roles in research, physiology, and performance nutrition. His work bridges science and practice, supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes, coaches, and integrated support teams in optimizing performance outcomes.
He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and serves on multiple national and international advisory committees, contributing to the advancement of sport science both in Canada and globally.
Dr. Trent Stellingwerff, Senior Advisor Research & Development, Canadian Sport Institute Pacific:
“I am grateful to be able to continue collaborating on R&D projects with the world-class CSI Pacific staff and facilities as I take on this new role as Director of R&D for the Women’s Health, Sports & Performance Institute (WHSP) Institute in Boston. While the position will require more travel to Boston, I will remain primarily based in Victoria and maintain a 0.25 FTE role with CSI Pacific focused exclusively on R&D. Having the opportunity to stay connected and collaborate with the incredible CSI Pacific staff locally will ensure continued innovation to optimize the health and performance of our athletes, while also helping to advance the WHSP vision for women’s health and sport performance.”
Wendy Pattenden, CEO, Canadian Sport Institute Pacific:
“We’re pleased to share that Dr. Trent Stellingwerff will be taking on a new role with Women’s Health, Sports & Performance Institute (WHSP), continuing to advance our shared commitment to innovation and impact. Dr. Stellingwerff’s leadership and deep expertise have been instrumental in driving our research and development efforts, and this new collaboration — with the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific retaining 25% of his time — will strengthen connections across our organizations and expand the reach of our collective work.”
