CAMDEN — Destination Wellness Midcoast Maine (DWMM) announces the election of three new board members and its 2015 officers. The newly formed professional organization now has more than 150 members.

Their top priorities are connecting the public to resources, fostering the exchange of knowledge among members, and promoting health and wellness as a mainstay of life in Midcoast Maine. Ultimately, DWMM intends to have Midcoast Maine recognized nationwide for its health and wellness resources, according to a news release.

The new board members are Judi Valentine, doctorate/clinical nutrition specialist; Julie Pfeiffer, relationship counselor; and Linda Ziegler, R.N./co-director of The Picker Family Resource Center.

Re-elected for a second term were Barb MacDonald, N.D./Camden Whole Health and Alan Ross, M.D./The Maine Beehive.

"It is wonderful to be a part of such a rich community dedicated to health and wellness," said Deb Moskowitz, newly elected DWMM president, in a news release. "Now that our organizational structure has been formalized, we're ready to take a leading role in promoting the health-related resources available in our community and to help educate the public on the many paths to wellness."

The full list of DWMM board members are:

Meg Barclay - LedgeEnd Studio

Gary Chapin - Psychotherapist

Tammy Lee - Kundalini Yoga Therapy

Erja Lipponen - Eurynome Journeys Tours & Retreats

Nancy Lubin - Intentional Essentials

Dr. Barb MacDonald - N.D., L.Ac./Camden Whole Health

Dr. Deb Moskowitz  -N.D./Founder, Camden Whole Health

Rhonda Nordstrom - RHEAL Day Spa

Julie Pfeiffer - Pfeiffer Counseling Services

Margaret Rauenhorst - ReConnective Therapy

Dr. Alan Ross - M.D.

Jesse Simko - Midcoast Recreation Center

Judi Valentine -doctorate/nutritionist

John Viehman-Health Marketing

Linda Ziegler - Co-Director, Picker Family Resource Center

The new Officers are:

Deb Moskowitz - President

Jesse Simko - Vice President

Alan Ross - Treasurer

Barb MacDonald - Secretary

About Destination Wellness Midcoast Maine

Destination Wellness Midcoast Maine (DWMM) is a professional organization formed to make health and wellness a mainstay of life in Midcoast Maine, and ultimately to have it recognized nationwide.

DWMM intends to accomplish its goals by connecting the public to available health and wellness resources through a website, directory and social media; fostering interaction among members to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and coordination of services; and, promoting health and wellness as a way of life through inspiring public programs and events.

For more information, go to: www.destinationwellnessme.com.