Always striving to be a leader in developing and promoting massage therapy education since 1974, Cortiva Institute - Boston ("Cortiva") 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.

President's Welcome Hear what Dianne Polseno, President of Cortiva Institute - Boston, has to say. Read her letter to prospective students.

Our History From a class of eight individuals taught by Ben Benjamin in a house on Windsor St. in Cambridge, MA, Cortiva Institute - Boston has grown to more than three-hundred students and thirty-five faculty members.

Accreditations and Approvals At Cortiva Institute - Boston, our qualifications reflect our commitment to high standards. Take a look for yourself.