Dr. Chris Curtis completed both his bachelors and doctorate degrees from Utah State University and is proud to call himself an Aggie. He is highly experienced in assessment of vestibular, dizziness, and balance disorders and is an expert in hearing aid technology & fitting, as well as tinnitus management. While he enjoys all aspects of audiology, he is particularly excited about the ongoing improvements made in hearing aid technology and is excited to educate patients on how the “latest and greatest” advancements can improve their hearing experience. While his expertise on hearing care stems from extensive experience, it’s his passion to provide every patient with the same detailed and personalized care he gives his own family members that makes the difference. Dr. Curtis grew up in South Jordan, Utah and now resides in Herriman with his wonderful wife and three children. He enjoys a variety of outdoor activities (especially golf), traveling, playing games with his family, and watching his kids dance competitions and sporting events.

Dr. Karyn Storey received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Utah and her doctorate degree from Utah State University and the University of Utah. She specializes in hearing loss and tinnitus management, and is well versed in the most current hearing aid technologies. She also has a wealth of experience in balance assessment and has a caring and compassionate approach to helping dizzy patients. She is passionate about helping each and every patient and feels that a personal connection with each of her patients is essential in providing the best possible care. When she is not in the clinic, she enjoys making her own jewelry, hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren.

Dr. Taylor Chafin is a Cache Valley native and received both her bachelors and doctorate degrees from Utah State University. She has extensive experience with hearing loss and tinnitus as well as programming hearing aids and accessories. She is well versed in the newest technology from many different manufacturers. She also has a history working with dizziness and balance disorders. Her favorite part of Audiology is being able to make a difference in the lives of others. Dr. Chafin enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and being outdoors.

Utah native Melanie Pace joined Rocky Mountain Hearing & Balance as Office Manager in 2008. She has been instrumental in shaping an unmatched quality of patient care. Melanie delights our patients on many levels with her personal quest to make everyone feel comfortable and valued. Her responsibilities to the clinic include managing all areas of patient care from scheduling to check-in/check-out to referral management for follow-up care and treatment. Other tasks include bookkeeping, inventory management, and insurance coordination/billing. Melanie has become a helpful and efficient resource to our medical partners, internal staff, and patients alike. Outside of work she enjoys gardening, baking but mostly spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren!

Genoveva “Veva” Hurtado is completing her final year in the Doctorate of Audiology program with the University of Utah. She received her bachelor’s degree from New Mexico State University. Originally from a rural northeastern New Mexican town, Veva now counts Layton, Utah as her home. Her professional interests include balance and dizziness testing and treatment, tinnitus counseling, and hearing loss evaluation and management with the latest technology and communication strategy counseling. She believes that the best care stems from caring for each person holistically, getting to know their own unique story as part of knowing how to best work with them and help them. Outside of audiology, she enjoys taking road trips within Utah and going back home to New Mexico, spending time with family, crocheting, and watching Netflix.