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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.

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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

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April 2025 COMTA Commission Actions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2025 COMTA Commission Meeting Commission Actions The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has concluded its April 15-16, 2025, Commission meeting. By action of the Commission, the institutions noted below have received the following: The Wellness School (Stevens Point, WI) – Institutional Accreditation – 750-hour Massage Therapy Program   Aesthetics Institute...
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COMTA Notification to Public – Voluntary Closure and Withdrawal of Accreditation

Notification of Voluntary Closure and Withdrawal of Accreditation The following massage therapy program has submitted notification to the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation of their voluntary closure and withdrawal of accreditation: Indiana Academy of Massage – Zionsville, IN 625-hour Massage Therapy Program Withdrawal of accreditation effective date March 14, 2025 New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic...
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