Meet the Owner: Markella Rainey
Hello, I’m Markella Rainey, and I didn’t just create Influential Wellness—I AM the brand! I know firsthand the struggles of being overweight, hearing doctors and family members say, “You need to lose weight,” and not knowing where to begin.
At my heaviest, I weighed 372 pounds. I felt like I had lost my identity. One morning, as I got ready for work, I looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize myself. Tears filled my eyes, and in that moment, I made a promise: I would put myself first. And I did just that.
The odds were against me—I’m a 43-year-old perimenopausal woman, a wife, a mother of three, and I work full time. I understand how overwhelming life can be. But through healing from past traumas and prioritizing myself, I’ve lost 135 pounds over two and a half years. I’m shedding body fat, gaining muscle, and reclaiming my identity.
Along this journey, people began asking me for help with their wellness goals. I didn’t want to offer generic advice; I wanted to provide real, actionable knowledge that could transform lives. I poured myself into studying, experimenting, and refining techniques that worked for me. I even became a certified personal trainer to better guide others on their path.
I’m here to explore your personal wellness journey and celebrate every milestone with you. Let’s work together to build a healthier, stronger, and more confident YOU.
