MATIU PEARSON

I came from a long line of family members involved with medicine and healing. My great grandfather and grandfather were the first pathologists in Christchurch, who were instrumental in the setting up of the pathology laboratories, including the first blood testing clinics. My father works as a general practitioner, acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. My mother is a trained physiotherapist, specializing in working with people with physical disabilities. One of my brothers is also a general practitioner, and one sister is in the nursing profession.