Unlike the high-intensity surgical environment of Grey's Anatomy , Private Practice focuses on the , a more laid-back, holistic medical practice.
The first season of Private Practice , which premiered on September 26, 2007, serves as a spin-off of Grey's Anatomy . It follows neonatal surgeon as she leaves Seattle Grace Hospital for a "fresh start" in Los Angeles, joining a co-op wellness center founded by her medical school friends. Private Practice - Season 1
Due to the 2007–2008 writers' strike, the season was shortened to just . Setting the Scene: Oceanside Wellness Group Due to the 2007–2008 writers' strike, the season
The show was introduced via a two-hour special episode of Grey's Anatomy titled "The Other Side of This Life," which established Addison's desire for a new life. Primary Cast & Characters Due to the 2007–2008 writers' strike
The practice is a co-op where doctors from different specialties—including psychiatry, pediatrics, and alternative medicine—work together and share ownership.
