Designed to Live Ortopēdija is a fully digital prosthetic care center using cutting-edge digital design and industrial-grade 3D printing to deliver fast, accurate, and personalized prosthetic solutions. We strive to provide the highest quality and most personal prosthetic care to each of our patients.
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3D Printing - Technology
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Our Process
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Media & Honors
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BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Valmieras iela 11, Cēsis
Tuesday - Friday
9:00-16:00+371.20.621.308
Phone, WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram)kmleatherwood@gmail.com
Languages: Latvian, English, Russian, Ukrainian -
Due to the extended wait time from amputation until a patient is approved for government funding for a prosthesis, we provide expedited prosthetic care in cooperation with our partner Designed to Live Biedrība.
Our patients will receive a Trial / Temporary prosthesis as a donation from Designed to Live Biedrība during the time they are waiting to be approved for government funding. -
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First Consultation is free
Upon approval by state system, the prosthesis will be provided through co-financing by the Compensation Mechanism system.
Specific details will be discussed with patient during consultation.
Our Team
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Director
Lead Prosthetist-OrthotistKatie Marie Leatherwood, CPO is from Texas, USA. After graduating from LeTourneau University in 2009, with a degree in Kinesiology (Exercise Science), Katie earned a Certification in Prosthetics and Orthotics (CPO). She worked professionally as a Prosthetist and Orthotist in USA, before moving to Latvia in 2015. Katie is the director of SIA Designed to Live Ortopēdija in Cēsis, Latvia. She specializes in early prosthetic intervention, ischial containment prosthetic sockets, upper-limb prostheses, and hip-disarticulation prostheses. Since 2022, she has implemented additive manufacturing (3D printing) and digital design as her primary prosthetic design and fabrication method. She is known internationally for her successful and scaled use of 3d printing in prosthetic care. Katie is the director of Designed to Live Biedrība, an organization that supports the provision of prosthetic care for patients both in Latvia and Ukraine.
Languages: English, Latvian
Ārstniecības personas Nr. 62900058735 - tehniskais ortopēds
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics - Certified Posthetist Orthotist - CPO03421
LeTourneau University - Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Exercise Science
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Practice Manager
Peer-AdvisorKristina Yarmoshyk is from Ukraine and came to Latvia in 2022 for prosthetic care.
She lost her leg below-the-knee due to the war in Ukraine.As the Practice Manager, Kristina communicates with patients, prepares orders, and prepares and processes all documents.
As a amputee and prosthetic user, she provides support, encouragement and answers patient’s questions based on her personal experience.Languages: Ukrainian, Russian, English, Latvian
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Technician
Peer-AdvisorDavyd came to Latvia in 2022 from Ukraine. he initially came to recieve prosthetic leg and transitioned into a Prosthetic Technician.
He was injured in 2021 in a coal mining accident, resulting in an above-knee amputation.
He assembles all components for upper and lower limb prostheses. Additionally, Davyd operates all of our 3D printers and prepares the models for printing in our design software.As a prosthetic user and amputee, Davyd encourages and supports patients based on his own personal experiences.
Languages: Ukrainian, Russian, English, Latvian
Address:
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Valmieras iela 11, Cēsis, LV4101
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+371 20.621.308
kmleatherwood@gmail.com
Work Times:
Tuesday - Friday
9:00 - 17:00
By Appointment Only
SIA Designed to Live Ortopēdija
Reģistrācijas numurs: 40203397315
PVN numurs: LV40203397315
Bankas konts: LV46HABA0551052611310
Iestādes kods - 026000007
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