Our Story
A Quiet Answer to a Loud World
Our Story
Designed for modern minds living in a constantly overstimulated world.
My name is Pedro Veras, and CALMA NATIVA was born from a lifetime of challenges, resilience, service, and a deep desire to help people find moments of calm in a demanding world.
I grew up in a remote rural community in the Dominican Republic, in a family of very humble means. Life was not easy. Like many people from underserved communities, I experienced hardship, uncertainty, long days of work, and moments that tested my strength and determination.
Despite those challenges, education became my path forward. Through perseverance and sacrifice, I earned a degree in Medicine from the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD), graduating in 2010 with academic distinction.
My professional journey later brought me to New York, where I had the opportunity to work in healthcare, research, and public service. I began working at Mount Sinai Hospital as a Research Coordinator and eventually advanced to become a Senior Coordinator supporting heart valve replacement programs.
Over the years, I also worked in community outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping connect vulnerable populations with resources, information, and support. Later, I served in New York City's migrant response efforts, assisting individuals and families navigating difficult transitions and seeking stability in a new environment.
Most recently, I worked as an Adult Care Manager, supporting individuals living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), substance use disorders, and complex behavioral health challenges. This experience allowed me to witness firsthand the daily struggles many people face with stress, anxiety, emotional distress, social isolation, and mental health challenges.
Throughout my life, I witnessed firsthand the impact that stress, uncertainty, emotional struggles, and modern-day pressures can have on people's well-being. These experiences inspired me to learn more about the relationship between lifestyle, daily habits, nutrition, botanicals, and mental wellness.
Driven by my background in medicine and my passion for research, I began studying traditional botanicals and wellness practices that have been used for generations to support relaxation, mindfulness, and emotional balance.
What started as a personal exploration eventually became CALMA NATIVA.
More than a tea, CALMA NATIVA represents a simple philosophy:
Slow down.
Breathe deeply.
Reconnect with nature.
Create space for calm.
We believe that meaningful change often begins with small daily rituals. A few minutes of sunlight. A mindful walk. A deep breath. A warm cup of tea.
CALMA NATIVA was created to support those moments.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
— Pedro Veras
Founder, CALMA NATIVA™
Our Sourcing Promise
Clean. Considered. Quietly Effective.
100% Organic
Single-origin botanicals from regenerative farms we visit and verify.
Biodegradable Packaging
Soy-ink printed kraft tubes and unbleached, plastic-free tea sachets.
Ethical Manufacturing
Small-batch blending in a family-owned facility, paid fair wages, no exceptions.