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 – April 15-16, 2025

02/27/2025

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 April 15-16, 2025 Commission Meeting. Schools/Programs Being Considered: Initial Accreditation The Skin Institute – St. George, UT – Institutional Accreditation The Wellness School – Stevens Point,...

COMTA Notification to Public – Voluntary Closure and Withdrawal of Accreditation

03/19/2025

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...

COMTA is Celebrating 22 Years of USDE Recognition!