who we are

At the Pakenham Spiritualist Centre, our dedication and enthusiasm drive us to deliver a high-quality service aimed at inspiring individuals to embrace and empower the Divine Love and Light Within. We are providing a spiritual community of support, love, and friendship. Founded in 2010, Pakenham Spiritualist Centre has been a sanctuary for individuals seeking spiritual enlightenment and community. Our mission is to promote peace and integrity through spiritual practices and connection.

Join us for our Sunday Services, held every second Sunday at the “Officer Community Hall,” starting at 2:00 pm. Spiritual Healings are available from 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm.

As proud members of the One Light Federation, we adhere to principles that honor the universal structure of peace and integrity. Pakenham Spiritualist Centre stands as a Spiritualist Church committed to spreading the light of spiritual awareness and connection. Our Centre uniquely combines traditional spiritual practices with contemporary approaches to healing and mediumship.

Reverend Pananda & Ronald

About Rev. Pananda donnaRae Kohlman

Rev. Pananda DonnaRae is an experienced deep trance channeler, mental and physical medium, psychic, and healer with over 40 years of dedicated service in the holistic and spiritual domains.

In addition to being a Medium, Channeller, and Healer, she holds qualifications as a Reiki-Seichem Master, a Zenith Master Practitioner, and Spiritual Healing. Her training extends to various metaphysical and healing modalities. Rev. Pananda has also facilitated numerous Spiritual Development Circles.

In her role as a Medium, she approaches her work with professionalism and empathy, delivering communications from loved ones who have transitioned to “the other side.”

As a trance channeler, she possesses the ability to set aside her conscious self, allowing another non-physical or spiritual being or energy to communicate through her.

In her healing practice, Rev. Pananda leverages her connection to higher knowledge to guide and direct her in selecting and employing therapies that maximize benefits for her clients.


about ronald kohlman

Ronald is a deeply grounded spiritual healer and facilitator with over 30 years of experience in traditional and energy-based healing modalities.  His path weaves together ancient wisdom and modern understanding, supporting others on their journey of self-discovery, healing, and spiritual awakening.

Ronald’s spiritual calling began in the early 1990s through rebirthing workshops and immersive spiritual development training in Melbourne.  His journey led him to study with traditional healers and shamans across the globe, including Native American, South American, Hawaiian, and Eastern lineages.  He brings this depth of practice to every session and circle, holding space with humility, compassion, and spiritual integrity.

“There are no limits.” – Ronald, guided by the principle of KALA, a key teaching in the Hawaiian Huna tradition.