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

For Public Notice

05/29/2026

FOR PUBLIC NOTICE The Commission accepted the voluntary surrender of accreditation and transition to COMTA-Endorsed Curriculum approval for The Skin Institute Internationale (Honolulu, HI), effective May 29, 2026. \ Contact Executive Director Dawn Hogue at dhogue@comta.org or 202-403-7852 for additional information.

How to Select the Right Massage Therapy School

04/09/2026

A Guide for Aspiring Therapists If you’re drawn to the healing power of touch and want a career where you help people feel better every day, massage therapy might be the perfect path. But before you can start your journey as a licensed massage therapist (LMT), you need to choose the right massage therapy school....

COMTA is Celebrating 22 Years of USDE Recognition!