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:
Steeped in Transition - Thursday, April 16th 6:30-8pm at Let’s Play Yoga studio in Wahoo, Neb. Perimenopause is not a problem to fix — it’s a powerful transition to support. Join me to explore how herbal teas can gently nourish the nervous system, support hormone balance, ease hot flashes, calm mood swings, and promote restful sleep. You’ll learn about specific herbs traditionally used during midlife transitions and how to blend them safely and effectively for your body’s unique needs. Together we’ll: • Discuss what’s actually happening hormonally during perimenopause • Explore herbs that support stress resilience, sleep, digestion, and temperature regulation • Taste thoughtfully prepared tea blends. $40 per person. Register online here.
Wild Edibles Walk - Sunday, April 19th 2-4pm at Prairie Pines Nature Preserve — Join me and Bob Henrickson of PlantNebraska on a guided hike at Prairie Pines to identify and discuss wild edibles. Get to know some common and easily identifiable emerging springtime plants by using your senses, while we learn about the nourishment and healing properties they offer. Learn to collect with respect for nature. Meet at the entrance kiosk. Free!
Medicinal Prairie Plants Workshop - Saturday, May 9th at the Lincoln Tour of Rewilding Urban Environments (LTRUE) block party. Free 30minute workshop held during a full-day of programming from 9am-4pm near 20th and C St. Check back for more details!
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).
Spring Cleaning for Winter Bodies - Wed, April 22nd 6-7:30pm — Learn about gentle herbal detox strategies for whole body health. You will enjoy samples, recipes and leave with infomational handouts. $19 per person.
Herbal First Aid - Mon, May 18th 6-7:30pm — Learn to remedy minor wounds using common plants growing around us. You will create an herbal poultice to take home and add to your first aid kit. $19 per person.
Crafting Herbal Remedies - Tues/Wed, June 2-3rd 6-7:3pm — Two day workshop that offers hands on experience in making medicinal teas, tinctures and infused vinegars. All participants will take home their own tincture and the confidence to continue creating more. Samples and informational handouts provided. $49 per person.
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 now open for spring shares. 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 are 3 bundles available for the Spring share (reserve yours here!) 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.
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.
