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

February 2026 COMTA Commission Actions

02/19/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2026 COMTA Commission Meeting Commission Actions The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has concluded its February 10, 2026, Commission meeting. By action of the Commission, the institutions noted below have received the following: Initial Accreditation granted: Ascend Massage Academy (Butte, MT) – Institutional Accreditation – 625-hour Massage Therapy Program ...

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!