Rapunzel’s was founded 20 years ago by Stephanie Peterman, a fourth generation Tucson native who spent her formative years exploring the desert and discovering the healing gifts of the land. Her family were pioneers in the herbal and alternative healing world—long before the days of the internet or AI. She was raised on family recipes and time-tested formulations, passed down through generations, and taught that when something is out of balance in the body, there is always a root cause—and always a way to restore it.

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Stephanie pours her heart into every element of Rapunzel’s, with a deep desire to make sure each client feels truly heard, cared for, and transformed. Every treatment is crafted to be more than just a service—it’s a meaningful experience that supports lasting results.

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The spa inhabits a historic fire station on Tucson’s east side. With vision, grit, and heart, she breathed life back into the space—honoring its original soul while transforming it into a fairytale-like retreat, blending colonial charm with Rapunzel’s distinct touch.

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Stephanie is known for her intuitive care, unwavering commitment to healing, and for creating a sanctuary that feels both grounded and otherworldly. She continues to guide Rapunzel’s as a place where healing, beauty, and heart collide.

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Since 2006, Rapunzel’s has been honored to serve clients from around the world—many of whom have called our treatments “The World’s Best.”At Rapunzel’s, our philosophy is simple: “Do unto others as you would have done unto you.” We believe that true beauty & healthy skin starts within. The skin—your body’s largest organ—tells the story of what’s happening internally. While resort spas may offer a surface-level fluff, Rapunzel’s delivers something deeper: meaningful awareness, highly relaxing treatments, and real answers to the questions your skin has been seeking.

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Each service we offer is infused with decades of hands-on experience, deep knowledge, and skin secrets you won’t find anywhere else.

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Many of our clients say they’re amazed at the results they see—and even more amazed that they once considered cosmetic surgery. With consistent monthly treatments, they no longer feel the need for anything invasive. In fact, many share that they look and feel as if they’ve had a facelift—simply from the natural lifting, sculpting, and glow-enhancing work we do.

That’s because at Rapunzel’s, we focus on what most spas completely overlook: the muscles, fascia, and meridians of the face and body.
Muscle knows no age—and when you engage it through intentional, precise techniques that also work with the fascia, you don’t just create change—you create true transformation, awakening the body’s God-designed ability to lift, repair, and restore itself from within.

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Rapunzel’s is proud to be the only spa in Tucson offering the Vichy Shower Hydrotherapy Rainfall Experience

—a treatment so uniquely restorative, it’s become one of our most talked-about services. Clients often say it’s “better than any massage” and describe feeling as though their stress, pain, and worries are washed away. This one-of-a-kind therapy doesn’t just relax—it transforms. The warm, rhythmic flow of water works deeply into the muscles, relieves chronic tension, reduces inflammation, and visibly improves the appearance of cellulite. It boosts circulation, enhances mood, and leaves the skin glowing, hydrated, and so smooth for weeks. There’s truly nothing else like it—and once you experience it, you’ll understand why clients come back again and again, calling it life-changing.

 

 

• ✅ Promotes deep relaxation and a sense of calm

• ✅ Relieves muscle tension and joint discomfort

• ✅ Improves circulation and oxygen flow throughout the body

• ✅ Stimulates lymphatic drainage and supports detoxification

• ✅ Boosts mood by encouraging endorphin release

• ✅ Improves sleep quality and relaxation response

• ✅ Gently exfoliates the skin, removing dead skin cells

• ✅ Deeply hydrates and softens the skin

• ✅ Enhances skin radiance and smoothness for weeks

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💧 Want to learn more about what makes this treatment so unforgettable? [Click here to learn more about our Vichy Shower Experience].

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In addition, Rapunzel’s is the only health spa in Arizona that also houses a dedicated Iridology Clinic—bringing clinical insight and holistic healing together under one roof. Iridology is the study of the iris—the colored part of the eye—which holds your body’s blueprint. Every organ and system in the body is reflected through the iris, making it an incredible tool for identifying areas of imbalance before symptoms even arise.

By analyzing the patterns, fibers, and color variations of the iris, we gain meaningful insight into your body’s inner workings—including digestion, inflammation, lymphatic flow, and hormonal stress. This powerful diagnostic method is used alongside our signature therapies to help you achieve your skin and wellness goals more naturally and effectively. Clients often tell us their iridology session felt like the missing link—finally helping them understand their body and what it truly needs to heal. It’s just one more way Rapunzel’s blends spa-level luxury with real, lasting transformation—from the inside out. 

 

✨ Curious what your eyes might reveal? [Click here to learn more about Iridology at Rapunzel’s] or schedule your consultation today.

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