Massage therapy continues to evolve, integrating advanced technology, holistic approaches, and personalized care to meet the diverse needs of clients. Here’s a look at some of the most exciting developments shaping the industry in 2025. Holistic and Mental Health Integration Massage therapy is increasingly recognized for its benefits in mental wellness, stress reduction, and anxiety...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2025 COMTA Commission Meeting Commission Actions The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has concluded its October 21, 2025, Commission meeting. By action of the Commission, the institutions noted below have received the following: Initial Accreditation granted: Institute of Epidermal Sciences (Laurel, MD) – Institutional Accreditation – 600-hour Esthetics Program  ...

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 October 21, 2025 Commission Meeting. Schools/Programs Being Considered: Initial Accreditation  Institute for Epidermal Sciences – Laurel, MD – Institutional Accreditation Structura Institute – Farmington, UT –...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2025 COMTA Commission Meeting Commission Actions The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has concluded its July 9, 2025, Commission meeting. By action of the Commission, the institutions noted below have received the following: Initial Accreditation granted: Stepney Institute of Esthetics and Wellness (Homewood, IL) – Institutional Accreditation – 750-hour Esthetics...

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 July 9, 2025 Commission Meeting. Schools/Programs Being Considered: Initial Accreditation  Elite Myotherapy Institute – Pallisades Park, NJ – Institutional Accreditation Hyphen Beauty Academy – Orlando, FL...

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...

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...

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,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2025 COMTA Commission Meeting Commission Actions The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has concluded its February 11, 2025, Commission meeting. By action of the Commission, the institutions noted below have received the following: Ahh Spa Academy (Evansville, IN) – Institutional Accreditation – 700-hour Massage Therapy Program   Harrisburg Area Community...

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 February 11, 2025 Commission Meeting. Schools/Programs Being Considered:   Initial Accreditation  Ahh Spa Academy – Evansville, IN – Institutional Accreditation Harrisburg Area Community College – Harrisburg,...