Posted by: LaToshya Vaughn    |    Wednesday, February 12, 2014 On Monday, February 10, 2014, the Coalition of National Massage Therapy Organizations (Coalition members detailed below) announced the publication of the Entry-Level Analysis Project. The project work group collected and analyzed survey data and information from massage profession projects and documents to make an informed recommendation of core content...

Notice of School Action Posted by: Angie Myer    |    Tuesday, February 11, 2014 February 11, 2014 – Notice of School Action To view in PDF, click here. Voluntary Withdrawal from Institutional Accreditation: (Effective January 16, 2014) Cincinnati School of Medical Massage (Cincinnati, OH) Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage (Middleburg Heights, OH) Dayton School of Medical Massage...

Call for Comment: Accreditation Grant Length & Fee Structure Posted by: Angie Myer    |    Thursday, February 6, 2014 The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation is considering two important changes that require your input before implementation.  The Commission respectfully requests your feedback on the following issues: 1. Increasing the length of accreditation from five (5) years...

Posted by: LaToshya Vaughn    |    Tuesday, February 4, 2014   Yesterday, the Coalition of National Massage Therapy Organizations (Coalition, members detailed below) shared this group statement supporting the Entry-Level Analysis Project (ELAP) in anticipation of the project’s publication later this month. The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation is pleased to support this project to move our profession forward. ELAP...

Please share your input Posted by: Kate Zulaski    |    Tuesday, December 3, 2013 COMTA has been listening to all your comments and suggestions for improvement. And we’re doing something about it! Now we need you to let us know if we got it right.    CLICK HERE to read the proposed standards and provide your input.

Posted by:    |    Monday, November 18, 2013 Thank you for your interest in our standards revisions.  CLICK HERE to read the proposed standards and provide your input.

Cristina DeBoer – Esthetics Educator Posted by: Kate Zulaski    |    Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Congratulations to our newest Commissioner, Cristina DeBoer! Ms. DeBoer has been elected to the Esthetics Educator position. Please see the Commission page for more information. 

Commissioner Candidates Needed Posted by: Kate Zulaski    |    Wednesday, November 6, 2013 The 2014 election cycle for COMTA is beginning. We are now accepting nominations for Commissioner Candidates representing different perspectives: Esthetics Practitioner – must be currently licensed and working with clients Employer of massage/bodywork and/or esthetics practitioners Public Member – no affiilation with massage/bodywork...

Posted by: Kate Zulaski    |    Friday, October 4, 2013 Find out what the Commission has been working on in the COMTA Report for 2013!  Our Commissioners share insights with you about the intention of specific Standards for Accreditation, changes to policies and trends we see in the profession. 

Comment on the essential elements for massage curriculum Posted by: Kate Zulaski    |    Friday, June 14, 2013 The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) invites you to share your thoughts on the first draft of the Entry-Level Analysis Project (ELAP). Take a look inside this groundbreaking, collaborative effort, and learn more about the ELAP work...