About
Dr. Amy Capoocia earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003 from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Family Practice residency at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Reading, PA. She holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. In 2015, she earned her Fellow designation in Family Medicine through the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. She added a second Fellowship in Health Policy in 2018.
Dr. Capoocia grew up in the Glenmoore area and founded Ludwig's Village Family Medicine to serve her home community. Her training covers the full spectrum of Family Medicine: infant and child care, women's health, general adult medicine, geriatrics, and dermatology. She carries additional training in perimenopause, menopause, and sexual health. She is well versed in multiple sports and martial arts and understands how athletes get hurt and what it takes to return them to play. An osteopathic physician, she approaches each patient by addressing root causes of illness and supporting the body's capacity to heal through nutrition, movement, and mind-body alignment. She has taught at the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and lectures for the Direct Primary Care Alliance at state and national conferences. She teaches medical students, hosts community lectures, and volunteers at local free clinics. A wife and mother of five, Dr. Capoocia brings genuine personal investment to the practice she calls family medicine.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, 2003)
Residency
Family Practice, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading, PA
Fellowship
Fellow in Family Medicine, ACOFP (2015); Fellowship in Health Policy (2018)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Capoocia right for?
Dr. Capoocia serves patients of all ages, from newborns through older adults. She is a strong fit for individuals managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, or asthma who want a long-term personalized plan. Women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or fertility awareness will find focused, knowledgeable care. Athletes dealing with sports injuries benefit from her deep understanding of mechanism of injury and return-to-play planning. Families seeking a single physician who can care for every member, from children through grandparents, will find that scope here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Capoocia treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Her chronic disease focus includes type 1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, COPD, thyroid disorders, eczema, obesity, and sleep apnea. She also manages perimenopause and menopause and treats sports injuries, wounds, and common urgent care concerns.
Yes. Dr. Capoocia holds board certification in Family Medicine and in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. She also holds Fellow status with the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, earned in 2015, and completed a Fellowship in Health Policy in 2018.
Dr. Capoocia earned her DO from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. She then completed her Family Practice residency at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Reading, PA. She has since earned two fellowships through the ACOFP and in Health Policy.
Dr. Capoocia takes an osteopathic approach that focuses on root causes rather than symptoms. She supports the body's ability to heal through proper nutrition, exercise, and alignment of mind, body, and spirit. She works with patients on lifestyle changes and, when appropriate, holds off on prescribing medication in favor of conservative management first.
Yes. Dr. Capoocia trained in all phases of Family Medicine, including infant and child care, adolescent medicine, and geriatrics. She sees patients from birth through old age and tracks childhood development milestones alongside adult and senior health concerns.
Dr. Capoocia diagnoses and treats sports injuries across a broad range of athletic disciplines, including martial arts. She understands mechanism of injury and focuses on getting athletes back to activity safely. She performs joint injections and coordinates specialist care when an injury requires it.
Yes. Dr. Capoocia holds board certification in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and performs it in the office. Acute OMT treatment comes included in the membership. Chronic conditions requiring frequent routine therapy may carry an additional fee.
Dr. Capoocia performs gynecological exams and routine women's health screenings. She has additional training in perimenopause, menopause, and sexual health. She also offers guidance on non-hormonal fertility awareness methods including natural family planning.
Dr. Capoocia has taught at the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, covering wound care, dermatology, joint injection, and osteopathic manipulative treatment. She lectures for the Direct Primary Care Alliance and speaks at state and national conferences. She also teaches medical students and hosts community health lectures.
Dr. Capoocia handles approximately 80 to 90 percent of a patient's medical needs without a referral. Her training spans primary care, urgent care, dermatology, women's health, sports medicine, geriatrics, and mental health counseling. When specialist care is necessary, she coordinates that relationship and manages continuity throughout.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026