Accreditation and Approvals

Certificate of Approval to Operate by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, 431 East Adams, 2nd Floor, Springfield, Illinois 62501-1404

The Accrediting Council of Continuing Education & Training is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. 1722 N. Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 Telephone: (202)955-1113

The State of Illinois Department of Veteran’s Affairs has granted a Certificate of Approval for the Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma Program.

Soma graduates are qualified to apply for municipal and most state licensing and for certification by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards.

Soma is a school member of The American Massage Therapy Association.

The Soma Institute is owned by The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy Limited Partnership established in Ontario, Canada in 1998. The Limited partner is Joan. L. Hannant. The General and Managing Partner is HCKD & Associates Inc. whose President is Joan L. Hannant.

FAQs

: Is The Soma Institute an accredited massage therapy school?
Yes. The Soma Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Continuing Education & Training (ACCET), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Soma has held this accreditation since 2003.

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: Is Soma approved to operate in Illinois?
Yes. The Soma Institute holds a Certificate of Approval to Operate issued by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE). The school is also approved by the State of Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma Program.

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: Are Soma graduates eligible for massage therapy licensing?
Yes. Soma graduates are qualified to apply for municipal and most state licensing and are eligible for certification through the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB).

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: Is Soma a member of any professional massage therapy associations?
Yes. The Soma Institute is a school member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

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: Why does accreditation matter when choosing a massage therapy school?
Attending an accredited institution means the school has undergone a rigorous process of evaluating educational quality. Per Soma’s website, accreditation signals a reliable indicator of quality, an approved program of study, qualified instructors, and recognition by employers nationwide.

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