A Great Place to Learn

Cortiva Institute - Boston is located in Watertown, Massachusetts. Graduates enter the profession of massage therapy with competence, confidence, and connections to their colleagues. The comprehensive curriculum, inspired by tradition and guided by current research and practice, creates an exceptional foundation for a successful, long-term career as a massage therapist. Because we know what it takes to succeed, we've designed an in-depth curriculum that integrates technique, theory, hands-on practice, science, business, and communication education.

The dedicated faculty at Cortiva Institute - Boston in Watertown teach with the confidence and passion that comes from a well-developed expertise and a love for their work. As professional practitioners in their respective fields, our teachers bring a practical understanding of the subject matter - one that they delight to share with their students. They work closely with students, recognizing diverse learning styles and developing a supportive classroom environment for adults. Respect for each individual, reverence for the human body, enthusiasm for the healing potential of massage, and commitment to the learning process are hallmarks of the Cortiva approach.

The teachers engage with their students because they believe in the importance of their work. A diverse group of qualified practitioners, they believe in high standards and generous support. Excited by their respective fields and committed to a collaborative educational process, teachers choose to teach at Cortiva Institute - Boston in Watertown because they believe in the possibilities of their students.

In addition to enthusiastic teachers and a committed staff of professionals, Cortiva Institute - Boston in Watertown's program structure offers students an enriched collaborative experience. Students begin the program as a group and attend their courses together throughout the program. Deep friendships and professional connections develop, creating a community of colleagues to draw on for inspiration and support.

Cortiva Institute - Boston - Excellence in Education

Always striving to be a leader in developing and promoting massage therapy education since 1974, Cortiva Institute - Cortiva Institute - Boston is committed to supporting the profession at every level. Pursuing innovation and excellence in education, our team of faculty and administrators not only responds to current trends we set them. Our dedication, our contributions as thinkers, practitioners, and teachers, and our collaboration with colleagues nationwide creates a powerful influence in the field.

2005 was a year of historic changes for Cortiva Institute - Boston. In August, we moved to Watertown, MA into a beautifully renovated building, specifically designed for us. In November, 2005 Cortiva Institute - MTI became a member of the Cortiva family, a community of massage therapy schools leading the field into the future. Throughout all these exciting changes, the same core vision continues to guide us as we address the current needs of busy adult students and embrace the emerging opportunities in today's allied healthcare field.

Accreditation and Affilations

Accreditation: Cortiva Institute - Boston is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) - a professional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

State Licensure: Cortiva Institute - Boston is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education.

Veterans Approval: Cortiva Institute - Boston is approved to train veterans and their qualified dependents who are eligible for Veterans Administration Educational benefits.

Continuing Education Approval: Cortiva Institute - Boston is approved to provide Category A Continuing Education Programming by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

Memberships: Cortiva Institute - Boston is member of the American Massage Therapy Association's Council of Schools. The AMTA is the largest national organization of professional massage therapists.