Our Team

Physical Therapists

Ali Lubbers PT, DPT, Clinical Director

Ali Lubbers PT, DPT, Clinical Director

  • Joined Thrive Physical Therapy; October 2016
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Montana; 2014
  • Bachelor of Arts in Biology, University of Montana; 2011
  • Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (SASTM) certified; 2016
  • American Physical Therapy Association member; 2012
  • Credentialed Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association; 2018
Els B web

Els Brady PT, MOMT

  • Joined Thrive Physical Therapy; August, 2021
  • Master of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, The Ola Grimsby Institute; 1997
  • Bachelor of Physical Therapy, Hoger Instituut Kinesitherapie; 1989
  • Certified Mulligan Practitioner; 2004
  • Certified Fascial Distortion Techniques Practitioner; 2015
  • Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (SASTM) certified; 2021
  • American Physical Therapy Association member; 1992
Ally Pearson PT, DPT

Ally Pearson PT, DPT

  • Joined Thrive Physical Therapy; December, 2022
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Utah; 2015
  • Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Wheaton College; 2009
  • American Physical Therapy Association Member; 2012
Tim Danley PT, DPT

Tim Danley PT, DPT

  • Joined Thrive Physical Therapy; May, 2024
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Idaho State University; 2024
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Idaho State University; 2019
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Idaho State University; 2019
  • American Physical Therapy Association Member; 2019

Executive

Jody Thatcher PT MPT Owner

Jody Thatcher Bullard PT, MPT, President & CEO

  • Founder and Owner of Thrive Physical Therapy; July, 2009
  • Master of Physical Therapy, Loma Linda University; 1996
  • Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, Loma Linda University; 1996
  • Certified Pilates Instructor – Reformer; 2008
  • Credentialed Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association; 2010
  • Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (SASTM) certified; 2011
  • American Physical Therapy Association member; 1993
  • FMS Level 2 Certified; 2019

Administrative Staff

Gaby Barajas Office Manager

Gaby Barajas, Office Manager

Gaby joined Thrive Physical Therapy in June 2022  as our Front Desk Coordinator and within just seven months, she was promoted to Office Manager. Gaby graduated from Wood River High School in Hailey, ID in 2021. Gaby moved to Boise summer of 2021. She studied at the College of Western Idaho for 1 year then decided to take some time to narrow her career interests. Gaby loves getting to know all the patients at Thrive! She has made great connections and loves seeing patients heal. 

In her free time she enjoys going on bike rides, lake days, swimming and dancing. She lives with her boyfriend and roommates here in Boise. Her mom and sister live in Hailey with their 2 dogs and she loves visiting them whenever she can. She has quite a few houseplants she loves caring for and hopes to have a garden in the future. She is a foodie and loves trying new foods and restaurants. Gaby enjoys traveling and hopes to see more of the world in the future.

Cindy Murray

Cindy Murray, Front Desk Coordinator - Opening Shift

Cindy began working at Thrive Physical Therapy as Front Desk Coordinator in May 2024. She and her family moved to Idaho from Northern CA (where she was born and raised) in 2023 due to her husband’s job transfer.  She had been very happily working in physical therapy clinics for the last 7+ years as an aide and then front office receptionist and general “gal Friday”. 

Her husband is a retired California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer now working at the Federal Courthouse in Boise.  They have 2 college-aged girls; one at Boise State and one at Chapman University (near Disneyland!)  Her brother and his wife also moved to Idaho about the same time, so she is happy to have family here.  She is big on family and friends and cannot wait to grow new friendships in her new home state.  She enjoys being outside and appreciates the scenery that Idaho has to offer.

Maritza Ibarra, Front Desk Coordinator

Maritza Ibarra, Front Desk Coordinator - Closing Shift

Maritza joined our team in February, 2026 as our closing-shift Front Desk Coordinator. She attended high school in Stanfield, OR and graduated in 2012. She attended Eastern Oregon University & BSU studying Sports Medicine. She brings a background in both the insurance industry and the health, fitness and wellness space. She is bilingual, fluent in both Spanish & English and is a Certified Pilates Instructor through BODYBAR Pilates & Balanced Body. Maritza enjoys meeting new patients and learning how to work with different insurance companies to assure our patients have a seamless experience getting their physical therapy visits properly covered. 

She grew up working on the family ranch, primarily training racehorses and traveling the western United States. She learned to work with thoroughbred horses from infancy to full maturity, helping treat injuries and assisting her dad with all aspects of their work, both on and off the track. That has led to a passion for helping animals in her off time.

Outside of work, she has a 10 year old cat who loves meeting new people and dogs. She enjoys growing her garden and indoor plant collection. For exercise, she enjoys snowshoeing, hiking, and playing tennis. She also loves baking goodies & sourdough bread, going to BSU games & attending concerts. She has a vibrant social life: taking trips with friends to new or tropical places, enjoying new restaurants, and hosting game nights.