February 7 & 14, 2022 Commission Meeting Commission Actions The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has concluded its February 7 & 14, 2022 Commission meeting. By action of the Commission, schools noted below have received the following:  Initial Accreditation Granted: Healing Hands Massage Institute – (Richardson, TX) – Institutional, February 2022 – February 2029...

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 6-8, 2022 Commission Meeting.   Schools/Programs Being Considered: Renewal of Accreditation – Institutional Cortiva Institute Connecticut – Cromwell, CT Florida School of Massage – Gainesville, FL Mountain State School of Massage – Charleston,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   CALL FOR COMTA COMMISSIONER NOMINATIONS Are you committed to quality education in massage, bodywork and esthetics/skin care? We need your help in finding great people to serve as Commissioners for COMTA! We will hold an election for open positions on the Commission in July 2022. The Nominating Committee is accepting nominations between...

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 7 & 14, 2022 Commission Meeting.  Schools/Programs Being Considered: Initial Accreditation – Institutional Healing Hands Massage Institute – Richardson, TX Phoenix Awakening dba A New Beginning School of Massage Killeen – Killeen, TX...

October 20-21, 2021 Commission Meeting Commission Action – Request for Appeal The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) concluded its October 20-21, 2021 Commission meeting.  By action of the Commission, the school noted below received the following: Revocation of Accreditation                Institute for Therapeutic Massage (Haskell, NJ) The Commission revoked accreditation for failure to demonstrate financial...

October 20-21, 2021 Commission Meeting Commission Actions The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has concluded its October 20-21, 2021 Commission meeting.  By action of the Commission, schools noted below have received the following: Initial Accreditation Granted: Full Circle School, Inc. – (Aurora, CO) – Institutional, October 2021 – October 2028 New School for Massage,...

Virginia Beach, VA, August 27, 2021 – The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has been troubled by recent national news reports of human sex trafficking being enabled by accredited massage schools.1.2. COMTA keeps a close watch on schools it accredits, as well as the professional education landscape in general. As a major stakeholder in...

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 20-21, 2021 Commission Meeting.   Schools/Programs Being Considered: Initial Accreditation – Institutional Full Circle School, Inc. – Aurora, CO The New School for Massage, Bodywork and Healing – Chicago, IL   Renewal Accreditation...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   July 14 & 21, 2021 Commission Meeting Commission Actions The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has concluded its July 14 & 21, 2021 Commission meeting via conference call.  By action of the Commission, schools noted below have received the following: Location Change Approval: New Hampshire Institute of Therapeutic Arts (Nashua,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 21-22, 2021 Commission Meeting Commission Actions The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has concluded its April 21-22, 2021 Commission meeting via conference call.  By action of the Commission, schools noted below have received the following: Initial Accreditation Granted: Indiana Academy of Massage – (Zionsville, IN) – Institutional, April 2021...