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:
Medicinal Plant Magic - Saturday, June 27th 6:30-8pm at Bodhi Imports (1645 S 17th St, Lincoln) — Join me for an immersive workshop on the magic and medicine of flower essences. Participants will be invited to sample prepared essences as we discuss the history, applications and how-to’s of creating your own flower essences. Everyone will leave with detailed handouts and your own custom blend along with the knowledge of how to craft these plant remedies at home. $25 per person. Register by calling Bodhi at (402) 477-1645 or message them on facebook.
Pollinators and Plants Event - Saturday, June 20th 10am-1pm at Prairie Pines Nature Preserve — Have a buzz-worthy time celebrating pollinators and wildflowers. Enjoy interactive activities and learn more about how you can make a difference in supporting the insects and plants in our ecosystems. FREE, more information at PrairiePines.org
Preserving your Herbal Harvest - Monday, July 20th 6-8pm at SCC Continuing Education (68th and O St, Lincoln) — Calling all gardeners! We will be discussing best harvesting practices and approaches for drying and preserving all types of herbs. Register online with SCC Continuting Education.
Registration is open for spring classes with SCC Continuing Education!
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).
In deep appreciation for the playful medicine of Cleavers, check out this 10minute video made in collaboration with the Southern Heights Food Forest.
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 registration is closed. 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! There will be a small handfull of summer shares availble for August 1st pickup. Order cycle opens in July. Full-year shares are sold out until 2027.
Next Pop-up Event:
I’m taking a hiatus from markets and vendor events. You can order directly from my menu or check out the current list of stockists in Lincoln and Omaha on the Apothecary page. Note that these shops only stock limited products. Bodhi Imports in Lincoln currently has the widest array of Arise Botanicals remedies available and in stock.
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.
