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,...

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 17 & 24, 2021 Commission Meeting.   Schools/Programs Being Considered: Initial Accreditation – Institutional Dolly Monroe Beauty Academy – Tampa, FL Initial Accreditation – Programmatic Ivy Tech Community College – Fort Wayne, IN...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 22-23, 2020 Commission Meeting Commission Actions The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has concluded its April 22-23, 2020 Commission meeting via conference call.  By action of the Commission, the following schools have received the following: Initial Accreditation Granted Arizona School of Integrative Studies (Tucson, AZ – Main; Mesa, Prescott &...

The COMTA office is moving! The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) is excited to announce we are moving to the beach! Effective March 1, 2020 the COMTA office address is: 900 Commonwealth Place, Suite 200-331 Virginia Beach, VA 23464 ​​​​​​​ All mail sent to the Arlington location will be forwarded but please update your...

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 19 & 26, 2020 Commission Meeting. Schools/Programs Being Considered: Initial Accreditation – Institutional • California College of Physical Arts (Calcopa) – Huntington Beach, CA Accredited institutions, state...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 22-23, 2019 Commission Meeting Commission Actions The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has concluded its October 22-23, 2019 Commission meeting in Indianapolis, IN.  By action of the Commission, the following schools have received the following: Initial Accreditation Granted Aesthetics Institute (St. Louis, MO) – Institutional, October 2019 – October 2026...