COMTA – Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation

We set the
industry standard.

COMTA elevates and upholds standards of excellence in massage therapy/bodywork and esthetics education through specialized accreditation, benefiting students and schools, practitioners, and the public.

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapists are healthcare professionals that work with clients to lessen stress, manage pain, ease muscles, and provide general health and wellness. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field is rapidly expanding.

Esthetics

Estheticians are professionals that work with clients to maintain and improve the health of the skin. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field is rapidly expanding.

Specialized Accreditation

COMTA Endorsed
Curriculum

COMTA-ACCSC Dual Accreditation Pathways

Public Notice – Schools to be Considered for Accreditation – October 22, 2024

08/20/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE SCHOOLS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACCREDITATION The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has prepared and published a list of the school(s)/program(s) to be considered at the October 22, 2024 Commission Meeting. Schools/Programs Being Considered: Renewal of Accreditation – Institutional New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts – Nashua, NH Renewal of Accreditation...

October 2024 COMTA Commission Actions

10/29/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2024 COMTA Commission Meeting Commission Actions The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has concluded its October 22, 2024 Commission meeting. By action of the Commission, the institutions noted below have received the following: Renewal of Accreditation granted: Community College of Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD) Programmatic Accreditation – 839-hour Massage Therapy...

COMTA is Celebrating 22 Years of USDE Recognition!