Mélissa Boulanger
founder of the MEBP® Technique, adapted massage for children with special needs
The person behind the project
A pioneer in her field, Mélissa Boulanger is the founder of the MEBP® Technique, adapted massage for children with special needs.
She is the mother of two teenagers with autism, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Sensory Modulation Disorder.
As an autistic person with ADHD, she is actively involved in the recognition of neuroatypical people.
MEBP Technique®
The MEBP® Technique differs from “traditional” massage in that it is specially adapted for children with special needs.- Supported by a visual routine
- On the floor, on a futon
- Over clothes
- Deep pressure
- Tailored to sensory profile
- Respects the needs of each child
Recognized worldwide, the MEBP<sup>®</sup> Technique is an effective intervention approach recommended for all children with autism, ADHD or related conditions.
There are over a hundred certified MEBP® massage therapists across Canada, Belgium, Estonia, France, Luxembourg and Switzerland.