Photo: Madeline Cass
Welcome
Arise Botanicals is the work of herbalist, Alex Svoboda. My practice is based around client-centered herbal consultations, hands-on workshops, seasonal products and custom herbal formulations. I practice in the Western herbal tradition as a certified clinical herbalist and nutritionist. Many of the remedies I use are locally cultivated by myself or other trusted herbalists and farmers. Sourcing remedies from the ecosystems we’re integrated into is an important part of the medicine I offer.
My mission is to help people connect to the earth centered healing that brings about transformative change. Whether in the garden or out in the community, I carry a deep reverence and respect for both plants and people. You are your own best healer. I’m here with a toolbox of herbal allies to help address the roots of your health concerns and weave your healing into an ecosystem of care. We never heal alone.
Arise Botanicals is a resource for compassionate and accessible community based holistic care.
Workshops
Cultivating Skills
Arise Botanicals offers classes in partnership with Family Service, Community Crops, Morrill Hall, Bright Lights, Central Community College, Southeast Community College and more. I also partner with local businesses to offer small hands-on workshops and pop-up events. If you would like to invite Arise Botanicals to bring educational events to your group, organization or business, please read more under Workshop Offerings and reach out via my contact form.
Upcoming Classes and events:
Navigating the Highs and Lows Together: Herbal Support for Emotional Strength in Treacherous Times. An online series for people with feelings (everyone!)
Free Intro Class, February 15th 12-1pm, online (registration required) — An invitation to come together to learn more about accessing emotional support from the plant world. We will discuss a few herbal go-to’s for addressing stress, grief and overwhelm. As well as suggestions on how to access and work with these remedies.
Three Part Series, Online (live and recorded) $33-133 sliding scale
Week One, March 1st, 12-2pm — Navigating Grief Together
Week Two, March 15th, 12-2pm — Navigating Stress and Fear Together
Week Three, March 29th, 12-2pm — Navigating The Big Sad Together
Registration is open for Herbal BFF’s and the three-part Navigating Together series. Check out the Workshops page to learn more about these online classes and the optional add-on bundles that invite participants to taste, touch and smell the plants we are discussing together, while learning at home.
I’m taking a seasonal sabbatical and will return to SCC in the spring! Each season Arise Botanicals holds classes in conjunction with Southeast Community College. All classes will be held at the continuing education center on 68th and O St. in Lincoln. Registration is live at southeast.edu, (search with keyword HERB).
Classes will start in April (“Spring Cleaning for Winter Bodies”) and continue into May and June with the return of “Herbal First Aid” and the perennial favorite, “Crafting Herbal Remedies” series.
In deep appreciation for the beauty and medicine of trees, check out this 30min video from the Winter Plant Ramble at Rock Creek ReTREEt Center, where we gathered around an old Cottonwood and cracking fire on a sunny afternoon.
Apothecary
Seasonal Products
Arise Botanicals offers locally grown, small-batch seasonal products and custom herbal formulas.
Check the current menu of herbal products. You can contact Alex with your questions and to place an order, via the contact form.
Seasonal Botanical Bundles are now available to order. Seasonal shares are reserved ahead and released quarterly at the peak of each season. Each bundle contains seasonally aligned handcrafted remedies, wild foods, handmade art and more!
Next Pop-up Event:
Winter Moon Market — December 14th, 11am-3pm at Milkweed Events Space (6220 Havelock Ave, Suite 1)
Join me in Havelock for a warm, nourishing market chalked full of unique and gorgeous gift options. Hosted in collaboration with @hennagesserit and @themilkweedkitchen. The market will feature fresh baked goods, hot soup, original artwork, jewelry, skincare and homegoods, dried citrus garlands, macrame and other fiber arts, aromatic plant magic, herbal remedies and more!
Clinic
herbal Consultations
Many people are drawn to herbal medicine, but don’t know where to start or which remedy might be the best fit for them. Arise Botanicals is a resource for down-to-earth herbal consultations. I emphasize compassionate and individualized care, focusing on the root causes instead of symptoms. Emphasis is placed on gentle remedies, daily routines and meeting people where they’re at without judgment. Some areas of specialization include: anxiety, burnout, depression, reproductive health, digestion and skin issues.
Sessions are available in-person or over zoom. Read more about scheduling and what to expect when working with an herbalist here.
While you’re here, I invite you to download a copy of my infosheet on Making Medicinal Teas: A Looseleaf Primer. This is something I often share with clients and in workshop as herbal infusions are potent, effective and easily made at home.
