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  ...

In an era where education shapes not only individual futures but also the fabric of society, the need for high standards in schools has never been more critical. One of the most effective mechanisms for maintaining those standards is accreditation. Accreditation is a formal recognition by an authoritative body that a school or program meets...

A Guide for Future Skincare Professionals If you’re passionate about skincare, beauty, and helping people look and feel their best, a career in esthetics could be your perfect fit. Estheticians are trained professionals who specialize in skincare treatments like facials, waxing, chemical peels, and more. But before you can step into the treatment room, you’ll...

If you’re exploring massage therapy or esthetics as a career path, you’ve probably come across the acronym COMTA. But what exactly is COMTA, and why should it factor into your decision when choosing a school? Here’s everything you need to know about this important organization and its role in shaping the future of massage therapy...

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...