CEO, Ubuntu Neurorehabilitation Centre

Dr Amir le Roux is the visionary founder and CEO of Ubuntu Neurorehabilitation Institute, where he leads the convergence of neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and ultra-luxury wellness to pioneer a new era in mental health and addiction recovery. With an academic foundation in Social Anthropology, Business Administration, and a Doctorate in Business Innovation, Dr Le Roux brings a rare blend of human insight, strategic acumen, and scientific thinking to healthcare leadership. His professional background spans executive roles in education, strategic project management, and mental health innovation, most notably as COO and Head of Education at Rutisa. There, he was instrumental in expanding access to high-impact skills development programs, aligning policy with transformation and empowerment. At Ubuntu, Dr Le Roux serves as the strategic driver behind the institute’s groundbreaking mission to redefine rehabilitation through personalised, data-driven, and evidence-based care. His role includes: -Strategic Leadership: Overseeing the vision, expansion, and development of Ubuntu as the world\'s first neuroscience-driven, AI-powered luxury rehabilitation brand. -Scientific Innovation Oversight: Leading the integration of biometric tracking, genetic profiling, AI-optimised therapy, and psychedelic-assisted interventions into the treatment model. -Business Development & Investor Relations: Building partnerships with global investors, research institutions, and elite medical tourism networks to scale the institute’s global footprint. -Facility Transformation: Leading the acquisition and redesign of The Residence Boutique Hotel into a world-class neurorehabilitation sanctuary. -Thought Leadership: Advocating for a future of rehabilitation that is not only more effective but also more human—grounded in both science and connection. Dr Le Roux’s leadership is rooted in Ubuntu—the African philosophy of shared humanity. Through this lens, he has reimagined mental health care as a deeply personal, dignified, and transformative journey.

Ubuntu Neurorehabilitation Institute is a first-of-its-kind, neuroscience-driven luxury rehabilitation centre, positioned to revolutionise mental health and addiction treatment through scientific innovation, precision medicine, and human-centred healing. Founded by Dr. Amir le Roux and located in the serene Elgin Valley of Grabouw, South Africa, Ubuntu offers a world-class sanctuary where elite clients can heal in privacy—supported by cutting-edge technology, globally recognised experts, and holistic wellness. Registered as a Private Limited Company (Pty Ltd), the institute operates at the intersection of advanced neuroscience, AI-integrated therapy, and ultra-luxury wellness, serving high-net-worth individuals, executives, and international medical tourists. Ubuntu’s name, rooted in the African philosophy “I am because we are,” reflects the organisation’s core belief that true healing happens through connection—supported by science, nature, and personalised care. What We Do: Ubuntu Neurorehabilitation Institute is not a traditional rehab centre—it is a next-generation neuro-wellness and cognitive optimisation institute, offering highly individualised, data-driven treatment experiences designed to rewire the brain and support long-term healing. We combine evidence-based neuroscience with biometric monitoring, genetic profiling, AI-powered therapy, and advanced holistic techniques. Our Core Services Include: - AI-Optimised Mental Health Therapy: Real-time biometric tracking, wearable neurotech, and machine-learning models adapt treatment plans dynamically. - Precision Medicine & Genetic Profiling: DNA-based addiction treatment and neurochemical biomarker analysis for targeted interventions. - Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Research-backed MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine therapy under medical supervision. Neuromodulation & Brain Enhancement: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), neurofeedback, EEG-guided cognitive training, and VR-assisted exposure therapy. - Luxury Biohacking & Holistic Recovery: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light therapy, cryotherapy, gut-brain optimisation, and executive wellness coaching. - Virtual Aftercare & Global Coaching: AI-powered virtual therapy, wearable monitoring post-treatment, and access to a global recovery network. Ubuntu is not only a place of healing—it is a global hub for clinical research and innovation, collaborating with leading universities, biotech firms, and AI labs. Through its pioneering model, Ubuntu aims to redefine the gold standard for elite mental health care, offering a discreet, transformative experience that fuses science, soul, and sanctuary.