Our Story
We specialise in the manufacturing of high-end custom orthotic and prosthetic devices
Our Story
We specialise in the manufacturing of high-end custom orthotic and prosthetic devices
About Us
Germishuys and Van Den Berg Orthotics and Prosthetics (PTY) ltd is based in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Our team consists of highly skilled orthotists/prosthetists that specialise in the manufacturing of high end custom orthotic and prosthetic devices. We have an amazing admin team who goes out of their way to get approvals and keep our patients happy.
Apart from manufacturing custom orthotic and prosthetic devices we also specialise in measuring and fitting of pre-manufactured devices, walking aids, wheelchairs and breast prostheses. At Germishuys and Van Den Berg O&P we strive to meet the needs of every individual, whether your quality of life is affected by injury, amputation or bio-mechanical deficiency.
“Our goal is to foster independent, active lives and prevent physical challenges from limiting life’s opportunities”
Germishuys and Van Den Berg O&P is compliant with all medical aids, Road Accident Fund and Workmen’s Compensation.
About Us
Germishuys and Van Den Berg Orthotics and Prosthetics (PTY) Ltd is based in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Our team consists of highly skilled orthotists/prosthetists that specialise in the manufacturing of high-end custom orthotic and prosthetic devices. We have an amazing admin team who go to great lengths to get approvals and keep our patients happy.
We manufacture custom orthotic and prosthetic devices. In addition, we also specialise in measuring and fitting of pre-manufactured devices, walking aids, wheelchairs and breast prostheses. At Germishuys and Van Den Berg Orthotics and Prosthetics we strive to meet the requirements of every individual. Whether your quality of life is affected by injury, amputation or bio-mechanical deficiency, we tailor a solution specifically for you.
“Our goal is to foster actively independent lives and prevent physical challenges from limiting the quality of yours.”
Germishuys and Van Den Berg Orthotics and Prosthetics is compliant with all medical aids, the Road Accident Fund and Workmen’s Compensation.
OUR TEAM
Our Experienced
Prosthetists / Orthotists
Elanie Van Den Berg
Elanie was raised in Kimberley and graduated from Diamantveld High school before obtaining her B-tech degree from Tshwane University of Technology in 2016. Since graduation she has worked in the government sector as well as the private sector and has been the co-owner of Germishuys and Van Den Berg O&P since 2017. She is a strong believer in continuing education and keeping up with new development in the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics. Elanie has special interests in lower and upper limb prosthetics, foot orthotics and breast prostheses.
Outside of Orthotics and Prosthetics, Elanie is a regular adventure seeker and relaxes whenever she is surrounded by nature. She is also a coffee lover and enjoys any form of art.
Wynand Germishuys
Wynand Germishuys was born and raised in the Western Cape. After school he studied Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics at Tswane University of Technology in Pretoria which, at the time, was the only institution in South Africa that hosted the course. After completion of his internship in 2014, Wynand moved to Kimberley and started his career by working at the government hospital. After four years with the government, Wynand and Elanie opened Germishuys and van den Berg Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Yasthika Singh
Yasthika was born in Kwa-Zulu Natal, where she completed 3 years of her degree at the Durban University of Technology. During her 4th and final year, she relocated to Johannesburg, where she progressed with her internship at Fourways life hospital. Upon completion of her final year, Yasthika obtained a Bachelor of Health Science degree in medical orthotics and prosthetics in 2020, graduating Cum Laude.
Since graduation in 2021, Yasthika worked in KZN for 6 months, before relocating to Kimberly, Northern Cape, where she joined the team of Germishuys and Van Den Berg as a junior orthotist/prosthetist. Yasthika has since been passionate about helping all her patients to the best of her ability, taking a keen interest in compression therapy. She continues to assist in improving the quality of life for her patients, ensuring a professional patient-practitioner relationship is always upheld.
Albertus Coetzee
Ab Coetzee was born in Klerksdorp and after 4 years he moved to Pretoria where he grew up. Ab attended Tshwane University of Technology where he completed his studies in medical Orthotics and Prosthetics. While studying he worked full time at a practice to get as much experience as possible. Ab also runs Project Wild in his free time – an organisation that provide prosthetics to wildlife animals and that helps with wildlife rehabilitation to animals that cannot be rewild again. He tries to keep fit while enjoying
cycling and running.
Our Administrative Team
Lameez Kimmie
Lameez Kimmie, born and bred in Kimberley. She matriculated from Kimberley Girls High School thereafter joined the SAPS for a brief 5 years before getting married.
This is when she realised her actually calling was to work in the medical field. She worked for the Mediclinic Group, CANSA, then followed on to a private GP practice and she can now finally say she’s found her happy place with Germishuys and Van den Berg O&P. Being in the medical field, irrespective of the capacity, she is always committed to learning something new and ensuring her knowledge is kept updated.
Michelle van den Heever
Michelle van den Heever was born and raised in Kimberley. After school (DHS) she attended college locally. Her first job was as a casual at Spar, and from there she worked at Builders Market (now BUCO), CUM Books and Margaret van den Heever Physiotherapists. She joined GVDB in 2021 as receptionist. She strives to be friendly and helpful with everyone.
