Just what the doctor ordered

Journalists from home and abroad can also learn baduanjin, a traditional Chinese form of aerobics by following images on a screen, with the system providing real-time scoring.

"Performing baduanjin following the demonstration on the screen doesn't take much time, but it relaxes my neck, shoulders and waist to a large extent," said Xu Wendi, a reporter from Zhejiang Daily.

Zhu says that many people do not understand the difference between massage and tuina. The former affects the skin and muscles, but tuina can treat issues related to qi, blood, internal organs and even some complex diseases, such as stunted growth in children.

"The connotation and extension of TCM are much broader," Zhu added.

Jiang Nengyi from the Traditional Chinese Medical Massage Department of the affiliated hospital of the university, who studied tuina during his undergraduate and postgraduate periods, said that the initial stage of study was quite painful. "On the first day of learning tuina in my freshman year, my hands couldn't stop shaking during lunch."

However, compared to the joy of practicing it, the struggles are negligible.

Since massage therapy tends to show relatively quick effects in treating bodily ailments, those engaged in massage work experience a strong sense of accomplishment.

Jin Duo, a reporter from Hangzhou TV Station, said that the hall highlights both healthcare services and cultural elements. By providing educational and experiential content, it showcases widely recognized and easily acceptable knowledge of TCM to the public.

Professional massage doctors also use TCM meridian theory as a guide to diagnose and treat different conditions, allowing media workers from around the world to relieve their exhaustion amid a busy Asiad schedule and experience the charm of TCM firsthand.