Dr. Barker
James Barker, DC MS received his doctorate in Chiropractic and Masters in Neuroscience from Parker University in Dallas, TX. Dr. Barker has treated patients at practices in Texas and Oregon with integrity, devotion, and compassion. He is excited to be serving the people of the Treasure Valley, where his mission is to help people regain function and improve their overall quality of life. Prior to obtaining his Doctorate, Dr. Barker served as a Captain in the US Army Reserve for 12 years and also pastored churches in Alaska and New Mexico. In his spare time, he likes to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle, run with his German Shepherd Murphy and relax with his wife of 25 years, Tamara.
Dr. Weed
Ryan Weed, DC received his doctorate in Chiropractic from Parker University in Dallas, TX and his undergrad degree in Statistics from Brigham Young University. He was born in Boise (in fact, his OB/GYN grandfather, Harold Hulme, delivered about half of Boise “back in the day” at St Lukes downtown!) and has been here most of his life. He has been serving as a chiropractor in the Treasure Valley for the last 13 years. He and his wife, Bethany, have five children that keep them hoppin’! In what spare time he can find, Dr Weed dabbles in nearly every sport, tries to beat his wife at board/card games and is learning to play the bagpipes.
Zac Meyer
Zac Meyer earned his Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) credentials through the National Academy of Sports Medicine after completing his bachelor’s degree at California State University, Long Beach.
In 2019, a series of injuries left him unable to walk without a cane in his 20s. After traditional physical therapy failed to provide lasting relief, Zac took matters into his own hands. Within a year, he was not only pain-free but also back to peak athletic performance—sparking a lifelong passion to help others overcome pain and reclaim their strength.
Outside of fitness, Zac recently married his best friend and business partner, and together they are excitedly preparing to welcome their first child.
Tamara Barker
COO
Tamara Barker works along side her husband Dr. James Barker as the COO of Bonfire Chiropractic. She first began working in the medical field at age 19 as a receptionist and over her career, moved into operations management. Over the past thirty plus years, she has worked in several specialties including gastroenterology, family practice, podiatry, pulmonology, endocrinology, and dermatology.
Her paradigm has shifted in the past 5 years from the traditional medical model of pharmaceuticals and invasive procedures as she’s learned the importance of a balanced nervous system through regular chiropractic adjustments that place the body in the optimal healing state.
In her spare time, she loves to read, travel and be outdoors with her husband and German Shepherd Murphy. She also is actively involved in ministry with her local Christian church.
Caroline Fitzgerald, LMT
Massage Therapist
Caroline Fitzgerald, LMT attended the Massage Institute of Alaska in Anchorage, AK. Specializing in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pre/Post-natal, chair massage and incorporating foot reflexology, cupping and gua sha techniques, she enjoys working with anyone looking to add massage into their self-care routine. Originally from central Washington, she and her husband are Boise transplants who enjoy exploring all the biking, hiking and fishing that the region has to offer.
Kate O'Brien
Kate is an active mom of two teenagers. She moved to Idaho two years ago, but has been visiting here in the valley for a little over ten years. As a dedicated NPC, she strives to build meaningful connections with each patient, listening attentively to their concerns and their goals to help them reach optimal health. Outside of work, Kate loves being outdoors. Exploring new camping spots in the mountains, and finding new lakes and rivers to play on are some of the activities she enjoys! Idaho has been the perfect place to implement these hobbies!
Ashley Robbins
Check In C.A. (CICA - "Boss of the Today")
Ashley is happily married to her high school sweet heart with two beautiful children. She has experienced first hand the power of chiropractic and has a passion for other families to see the same. In her spare time she is involved with her church, loves hosting dinner parties and being out by any body of water.
Kate A
Kate is a dedicated New Patient Concierge with 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse specializing in cardiac and hematology oncology. In addition to her nursing background, she is a professional photographer, capturing weddings and family portraits.
Passionate about holistic health, she is committed to promoting well-being in the community by integrating mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health.
As the Kidz Church Directors at their local church, Kate and her husband enjoy nurturing young minds in faith. They value the family unit.
Outside of work, Kate loves to cook and host. You may find her learning new recipes from various cooking competitions.
She’s a sucker for dinner and a movie.
Her and her husband love to travel and spend quality time with family and friends.
She is thrilled to be part of Bonfire Chiropractic!
Christa
Christa is a social media marketer with a passion for creating meaningful, engaging content, especially in the health and wellness space. With a background in both marketing and holistic health, she loves to connect with audiences in authentic, impactful ways and is dedicated to spreading helpful knowledge through social media and scheduling talks at local businesses. When she’s not working, you’ll find her outdoors, exploring new places, or relaxing with a good book.