BIOTONE and COMTA Announce 2009 Edu-Scholarship Recipients

Six US COMTA Accredited Schools Receive BIOTONE-Funded Scholarships
SAN DIEGO--(Business Wire)--
BIOTONE and the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) announced
the recipients of the 2009 Edu-Scholarship Fund. Six COMTA accredited schools
across the United States each will receive a $500 scholarship, which they will
award to promising students. The announcement was made at the COMTA reception
held in conjunction with the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Council
of Schools 2009 Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting held in January in San
Antonio, Texas.

The six schools receiving the awards include: East-West College of Healing Arts,
Portland, Ore.; Potomac Massage Therapy Institute, Washington, D.C.;
Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy, Virginia Beach, Va.; American Institute of
Massage, Richmond, Va.; CenterPoint Massage and Shiatsu School and Clinic,
Minneapolis, Minn.; and the International Professional School of Bodywork, San
Diego, Calif.

"Support for education continues to be one of BIOTONE`s key corporate
initiatives," said Jean Shea, BIOTONE founder and CEO. "Not only does this
annual scholarship program contribute to the professional development of future
generations of massage therapists, it sends a strong message about the
partnerships that underlie the strength of our industry."

Launched in 2007, the joint BIOTONE and COMTA program awards six $500
BIOTONE-funded scholarships to selected COMTA accredited schools. The schools
then award their scholarships to deserving massage students who have achieved
educational excellence at the mid point of their curriculum.

Criteria for a scholarship selection include a school`s standing. The recipient
schools and programs each had annual and financial reports accepted without
condition. In turn, students applying for the scholarships currently must be
enrolled in a school`s massage therapy program and have reached the midway point
in their curriculum. Awards are based on a student`s academic performance,
future massage therapist potential and leadership in community activities.
Special circumstances also are considered. All funds must be used for tuition,
school and education related expenses.

"COMTA is very pleased to partner with BIOTONE to support worthy students in
massage therapy programs," said Dr. John R. Goss III, COMTA interim executive
director. "Such partnerships not only allow others to prepare for the
profession, but enhance the profession on the whole through the recognition of
exceptional preparation and excellent scholarship."

About COMTA

The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, a non-profit independent body,
seeks to improve the quality of education for students seeking education in the
fields of massage therapy and bodywork through an accreditation process that
reflects the current and emerging professional practice standards. COMTA is a
recognized specialized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.

About BIOTONE

BIOTONE, headquartered in San Diego, CA, is the leading manufacturer of superior
quality professional massage oils, cremes, lotions, gels as well as spa body,
face and foot treatment products. Founded in 1980, BIOTONE is a family-run,
woman-owned business. The company sells its products in the US and
Internationally. More information can be found at www.biotone.com or by calling
800.445.6457.

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