About Us

Dr. Kalob Parsons was raised in Arco, Idaho. When talking about his childhood, he said, “My parents, Rod and Virginia, taught me how to have fun working hard and living within my means.” He married Amy Murdoch from Idaho Falls and they now have 7 children who keep their home entertained and very busy.

After a couple of years of working out of state he was able to return home to Idaho Falls. Having served eastern Idaho for 11 years, he and his wife decided to open their own practice in 2015. Dr. Kalob said, “Going out on my own has been one of the hardest and most rewarding decisions I have ever made. It has brought my family closer, I can help my patients in ways that I was never able to do before, and we now have a better mechanism to teach our children blessings of hard work.” Although 7 kids and his own practice is enough to keep anyone busy, Kalob also loves gardening and Scouting.

Dr. Kim Briggs Au.D. has been practicing in the area for over 15 years. She and Dr. Parsons were co-workers for 7 of those and developed a deep respect and friendship. She was the driving force that got pediatric hearing testing going in the Idaho Falls and Rexburg area. She tested our “Best Practice” methodology with some loved ones and caught on fire with the difference it made. She caught the vision making a difference in people’s lives. She joined our practice and significantly reduced her retirement time. She is an answer to our prayers. Thousands of lives have been blessed by this amazing lady’s career and we thrilled to now have her as part of Better Hearing.

Kim started her Audiology career later in life, going back to school and getting her masters in audiology after her kids were grown. Towards what many would consider the twilight of her career, she chose to start a doctoral audiology program. She felt it would help her due a better job taking care of her patients and to inspire her grand children. She recently finished serving a mission to India where she and her husband taught self-reliance. She found that when she went to India, women were not seen as equals, and many were raised to think they were a burden. Her title of Doctor allowed her to inspire many young women and to be heard and listened to in situations that she would normally not have been welcomed in, because of her gender. She was also the driving force that brought her church’s “pathway” program to individual homes, making this valuable education program accessible to numerous individuals, allowing them to increase their standard of living and giving hope.

Kim and her husband also run the Haunted Mill in Teton, Idaho where they have bring joy to thousands every year. Come and meet this inspiring lady.

Heidi is first and foremost a wife and a mother of 4 beautiful children. She has lived all over the world, and reports she could eat tacos everyday. She loves to smile and bring joy to people’s lives. Heidi is full of life and energy, and is constantly surprising us with her talents. When you come into the office around a holiday and see decorations, you can be assured Heidi had a hand in it.

Natalie is a BYU sports fan. When I asked her about this strange obsession she replied, “Because I was born that way. I bleed blue.” She also plays the violin and is excited to sign in ASL. Her goal in life is to be a stay at home mom. We wish her every success in that, and are happy to have her helping our patients have an “Awesome” experience until that day comes.

Tawnya loves multi-day hikes with her family and chases elk every year with her husband. She is not afraid of a challenge. We have wanted her to join the Better Hearing team for a few years and are very pleased to have found an opportunity that will allow her to continue being the amazing mother and wife she is, and bless the lives of our patient’s.

Most of her work is behind the scenes, but if you are lucky enough to meet her you will find that you will want to instantly like her.