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 the perfect fit. Estheticians are trained skincare professionals who provide services such as facials, waxing, chemical peels, makeup application, and advanced skincare treatments. Before you can begin your career,...

The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) concluded its July 14, 2026, By action of the Commission, the institutions noted below have received the following:   Initial Accreditation granted: Chico School of Massage (Chico, CA) – Institutional Accreditation 625-hour Massage Therapy Certificate Program Fargo School of Massage (Fargo, ND) – Institutional Accreditation 750-hour Massage Therapy...

FOR PUBLIC NOTICE   The Commission accepted the voluntary surrender of accreditation and transition to COMTA-Endorsed Curriculum approval for The Skin Institute Internationale (Honolulu, HI), effective May 29, 2026. \   Contact Executive Director Dawn Hogue at dhogue@comta.org or 202-403-7852 for additional information.        

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...

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...