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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.


Massage Therapy and Esthetics

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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October 2022 COMTA Commission Actions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 17 & 24, 2022 Commission Meeting Commission Actions The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has concluded its October 17 & 24, 2022 Commission meeting. By action of the Commission, schools noted below have received the following: Initial Accreditation Granted: Arlington School of Massage (Arlington, WA) – Institutional – October 2022...
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Public Notice – Schools to be Considered for Accreditation – April 18-19, 2023

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 18-19, 2023 Commission Meeting.   Schools/Programs Being Considered: Renewal of Accreditation – Institutional Academy of Natural Therapy – Greeley, CO Center for the Healing Arts – Voorhees, NJ European Medical School of Massage...
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