Mélissa Boulanger
Founder of the MEBP® Technique, a massage method for children with special needs.

The Person Behind the Project
A trailblazer in her field, Mélissa Boulanger is the founder of the MEBP® Technique, a massage method specifically designed for children with special needs.
She is the mother of two autistic teenagers who also have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Sensory Modulation Disorder.
Autistic herself and living with ADHD, Mélissa actively advocates for the recognition of neurodivergent individuals.
The MEBP® Technique
The MEBP® Technique stands apart from “traditional” massage as it is specifically adapted for children with special needs.
- Supported by a visual routine
- Performed on a floor futon
- Over clothing
- With deep pressure techniques
- Adjusted to each child’s sensory profile
- Respecting the needs of every individual child
Recognized worldwide, the MEBP® Technique is an effective and recommended intervention approach for all autistic children, as well as those with ADHD or other related conditions.
More than a hundred certified MEBP® massage therapists are practicing this technique across Canada, Belgium, Estonia, France, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.
Mélissa Boulanger
Fondatrice de la Technique MEBP®, massage pour enfants à besoins particuliers

The Person Behind the Project
A trailblazer in her field, Mélissa Boulanger is the founder of the MEBP® Technique, a massage method specifically designed for children with special needs.
She is the mother of two autistic teenagers who also have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Sensory Modulation Disorder.
Autistic herself and living with ADHD, Mélissa actively advocates for the recognition of neurodivergent individuals.
The MEBP® Technique
The MEBP® Technique stands apart from “traditional” massage as it is specifically adapted for children with special needs.
- Supported by a visual routine
- Performed on a floor futon
- Over clothing
- With deep pressure techniques
- Adjusted to each child’s sensory profile
- Respecting the needs of every individual child
Recognized worldwide, the MEBP® Technique is an effective and recommended intervention approach for all autistic children, as well as those with ADHD or other related conditions.
More than a hundred certified MEBP® massage therapists are practicing this technique across Canada, Belgium, Estonia, France, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.