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 Services, 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. Over the past year, I’ve been invited into existing programming with a number of community partners. This has been a joy to expand into. 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:
Fall classes at SCC Continuing Education are live. Registration and details here. Search for the class with keyword HERB. Kitchen Herbalism will be held on November 10th and 11th, 6-7:30pm, both nights ($49 per person). The annual Elderberry Syrup workshop will be held October 6th, 6:30-8pm ($19).
Hebal Elixirs, September 8th 6-8pm at SCC Continuing Education Center in Lincoln. $29 per person. A refreshing celebration for the end of summer! Registration and details here. Search for the class with keyword HERB.
Preserving Your Herbal Harvest at Central Community College in Columbus. Tuesday, September 9th, 12-1pm. Reach out to CCC or message me directly for more details and registration.
Flower Essences Workshop at Bodhi Imports (1645 S 17th, Lincoln). Our first class together in June was a sweet success! We have scheduled another one for September 20th, 6:30-8pm. Join an immersive discussion on this energetic remedy for emotional support and engaging with the playful personalities of plants. Participants will craft their own personalized essence and leave the knowledge and confidence to make your own essences. $25 per person. Registration is limited. Visit the shop or call Bodhi Imports at (402) 477-1645 or message them via their Facebook page to reserve your spot.
A collaborative Urban Plant Ramble series is being offering this fall with Indigenous Foodways. This is a free (donations welcome) monthly event beginning Sunday, September 28th 3-5pm. We will meet at the community garden at Peter Pan Park (32nd and W St.) Sign up via this google form for more information!
Fall classes are open for registration! 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 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
Check the current menu of herbal products.
Arise Botanicals offers locally grown, small-batch seasonal products and custom herbal formulas.
Seasonal Botanical Bundles are now available to order. Seasonal shares are purchased ahead (much like a CSA) and released quarterly at the peak of each season. Each bundle contains seasonally aligned handcrafted remedies, wild foods, handmade art and more!
Can’t make it in person? No problem. You can contact Alex with your questions and to place an order, via the contact form.
Next Pop-up Event:
October 3rd — Community pop-up event and fall celebration at Bella Spa and Apothecary, 12-3pm (4726 Cooper Ave, Lincoln).
October 12th — Roots and Restore - Wellness and Music event at Prairie Pines, 10am-4pm (music from 4-8pm). Arise Botanicals will be vending from 12-4pm. Free and fun for everyone. “Frolicking and dancing are encouraged!” More information about this event on the Prairie Pines website.
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.
