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At our main offices in Moreleta Park Jaco Deist helps you regain mobility with a range of precision prosthetics and orthotics. He provides customised and durable solutions to ensure a smooth journey for you.
From first consultation to full adaptation, Jaco guides you step-by-step
Latest Patient Stories
Today, we celebrate an extraordinary man — Jimmy Oupa Aphane. At 70 years old, Jimmy continues to inspire everyone around him. As an above-knee amputee, he has faced life’s challenges with courage, resilience, and an unwavering positive spirit. For more than 30 years, Jimmy has been part of our family, and throughout those years he […]
Lucinda Nolan’s journey is one that truly inspires me. As an above-knee amputee, she faced years of challenges and health struggles that made walking difficult. But instead of giving up, she made a choice to take her life back. Over the past year, she has lost 40kg, committed to exercise, joined the gym, and transformed […]
Today was one of those moments that remind us exactly why we do what we do. Meet Rose — an incredibly strong, determined, and inspiring woman. After losing her leg four and a half years ago, she never gave up. With sheer grit and courage, she continued moving forward, hopping on one leg with the […]
At Deist & Associates, we still believe in good, honest old school, back-to-basics prosthetic work — because sometimes, simple done right is exactly what’s needed. De Waal Weideman has been an amputee for the past 44 years and is a Syme’s amputee (an amputation through the ankle joint where the heel pad is preserved to […]
Celebrating Amanda Nel Amanda has been a below-knee amputee for many years — and from day one, she put her trust in Deist & Associates to help her walk with confidence and joy. Her loyalty and belief in our team have meant the world to us. Amanda, thank you for standing by us through every […]
At 69 years young, Mr. Büter continues to remind us what true strength looks like. A double below-knee amputee with a never-say-die attitude, he’s faced this year’s health challenges with incredible courage and positivity. With the unwavering support of his wonderful wife, Gerda, and after a recent refit on his left leg, Mr. Büter took […]
Please experience with me the most joyful, life-changing experience! Today at Deist & Associates, we witnessed a true breakthrough. Our patient, Jan’tjie Dippenaar, who lost all function in his right arm after a motorcycle accident 3 years ago, experienced something extraordinary with the SAEBO Glove. In the first video, Jan’tjie struggled for more than 45 […]
Every now and then, we meet a patient who reminds us what true determination looks like. Vuyo Qhutywa came to us with a clear vision of what she wanted in her prosthetic leg – not only in how it should feel, but also in how it should look. From the very beginning, she held us […]
At Deist & Associates, we are privileged to work with incredible people who inspire us every day. One of them is Jackie de Souza. Jackie underwent a below-knee amputation after many health challenges. Like many new amputees, she is experiencing natural volume changes in her limb, and we are working with her through the test-socket […]
From Day One – Walking Life Together One of the greatest joys of my work is building lifelong relationships, and Stefan Broodryk is exactly that! I’ve known Stefan since his primary school days, and what a journey it’s been. Stefan was born with PFFD (Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency) – a rare congenital condition that results […]
This week, I had the absolute honour of manufacturing a new Below-Knee Prosthesis for Danie Stroebel – an incredible man and an amputee for more than 45 years. Danie is one of those rare individuals who’s stuck to what works for him, and we fully respect that. He continues to wear the PTS suspension system […]
At Deist and Associates, we’re honoured to work with incredible individuals like Mrs. Erlank, who’s been a part of our prosthetic family for many years. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a below-knee amputation since childhood and a recent severe fracture, Mrs. Erlank’s determination and resilience inspire us every day. After 9 months in a wheelchair, […]
At Deist & Associates, we have the privilege of walking alongside some truly extraordinary people, and Erika Bandjes is one of them. Five years ago, Erika made the incredibly brave decision to amputate her leg after enduring years of pain and countless foot surgeries. It was a decision made not in defeat, but in the […]
Karsten, a dedicated professional archery athlete, embarked on an incredible new chapter in his lifelong pursuit of excellence. Diagnosed with Spina Bifida at birth, Karsten has faced physical challenges head-on with courage, determination, and an unwavering passion for his sport. Orthotic intervention has been a constant in Karsten’s life since childhood. Over the years, he […]
Striving for independence and mobility is a shared goal for individuals living with neurological challenges. Today, there’s groundbreaking news for those seeking innovative solutions. Deist & Associates proudly announces a new chapter in neuro-orthotic care – we’ve officially completed advanced training in the manufacturing of customised carbon-laminated KAFOs and AFOs, using the Fior & Gentz […]
Community Testimonials
Piet Dreyer
Jaco you couldn’t have said it any better… for almost half of my lifetime you have brought me so much joy with all of my prosthetic legs throughout the years that just reading your post brought tears to my eyes. Yes, no fit was ever easy for you as we all know you are a very passionate person and you do not stop until you see the smile of pure joy on someone’s face when walking those first few steps with comfort and confidence. You see Jaco, the importance of the role that you have played in my life and everyone else’s lives is just not something you can explain to someone else. You create the ability for one to wake up in the morning and to fit your work of art and walk into the day with a smile and nothing less. It gives us amputees the ability to tackle life head on. For you, and everyone at Deist & Associates, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Lucia van Heerden
Today was a personal victory day for me and a big part of getting completely out of my amputee closet! For the very first time since my amputation I wore a short dress without tights! This was a huge comfort zone for me and to be honest not so comfortable in warm weather. It’s not so much to do with my prosthesis, but my other leg is so badly scarred due to donating bone and a lot of skin to save my sick leg from amputation. My prosthesis is beautiful, thanks to Jaco Deist. Any Barbie would be jealous! I used to hate summer because of wearing long pants and we know about the struggles of prosthesis and the heat.It’s like a wet-suit!! To add an extra bonus I wore heeled wedges thanks to my Össur Pro-flex Align. I went on a special date the night before with my sweetheart to test the waters in a short dress and then I went shopping the next day and I felt comfortable with myself. I realised again that comfort zones only keep us caged and restricted! So YAY for me!
A quick check-up with prosthetist Jaco Deist before the holidays. He revamped his whole practice with amazing photos of his amputee clients and artwork of prosthesis parts taken by Monique Blofield, the Photographer Design Studio. It is such an honour and blessing having my “leg-guy” as one of my heroes. His passion for his work is amazing. Thank you Jaco, for making me able to live a normal life. I love my new leg!
Jaco Deist is my Hero. He saved me from having a second amputation which would have been a ‘in-knee amputation’. He was very kind, professional and had a lot of patience. He is a expert in his field and has a passion for the amazing work he is doing. My new prosthesis is part of me and the cosmetic part of my leg is unbelievable. Thanks to Jaco I am a fully functional and active amputee. I will be walking a long road with Jaco Deist. He made it a very positive experience.
David Kobola
Highly professional, immense hospitality and willing to go all lengths by taking calculated risks to make their patients smile again.
When the patient smile they spontaneously smile back at him/her.
I’ll always be grateful for their effort from dawn to dusk…day by day.
IT’S NOW OR NEVER
THANK YOU
Loretta en Chris
Jaco, thank you for taking Christopher with you to Őssur’s Mobility Clinic. He was so excited for it and is was everything he imagined and more. Christopher really enjoyed it, especially the blade. You are by far the best orthotist, and all our research to find the right one was worth it. You are a great person with a fantastic personality and a good sense of humour… A perfect fit for Christopher! We could not have chosen better. Christopher’s progress in such a small amount of time would not have been possible without your outstanding work. He is doing so well because he has the best team and the best support behind him. Again, thank you for everything.
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