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 14, 2026, Commission Meeting. Schools/Programs Being Considered: Initial Accreditation – Institutional Chico School of Massage – Chico, CA Fargo School of Massage – Fargo, ND ...
The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) concluded its April 14-15, 2026, Commission meeting, at which time, the following action was taken: Denial of Accreditation: The Skin Institute (St. George, UT) – The Commission acted to deny institutional accreditation for failure to provide the FY2023 audited financial statement or an independently prepared compilation of financial ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2026 COMTA Commission Meeting Commission Actions The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has concluded its April 14-15, 2026, Commission meeting. By action of the Commission, the institution noted below has received the following: Initial Accreditation granted: Elite Myotherapy Institute (Palisades Park, NJ – Institutional Accreditation – 600-hour Advanced Massage Therapy Program...
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 ...
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 10, 2026, Commission Meeting. Schools/Programs Being Considered: Initial Accreditation Ascend Massage Academy – Butte, MT – Institutional Accreditation Copper Tree Retreat Massage School – Longview,...
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...
